Dodgers Teammates Shower Freddie Freeman With Praise After Heroic World Series Performance
Few people outside of Freddie Freeman’s inner circle know exactly what he went through this season.
That would also be why the Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman was overcome with emotion after his team won the World Series after a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday.
Freeman led the Dodgers to the title, hitting a home run in each of the first four games and driving in a franchise-record 12 runs during the World Series. The Dodgers scored 25 runs in the five games.
“I really don’t think you guys have any idea what he’s put himself through to be able to play for this,” utility man Kiké Hernandez said. “Superhero [stuff].
“I expect Freddie to never pay for a meal ever again in LA.”
Despite battling a painful ankle that required nearly five hours of treatment just to take the field and not recording an extra-base hit in the first two rounds of the postseason, Freeman delivered one of the most impressive power performances in World Series history.
He made history with the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history during Game 1, followed it up with a solo homer in Game 2, launched a two-run homer in Game 3, and hit another two-run homer in Game 4.
“It’s not just because of what he’s done [in the World Series],” Hernandez said, “but because of what he’s done the last month to put himself in a position of where he can just show up and wear cleats.”
“He’s given us everything,” Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy said, “he’s literally given us his body. What Freddie has done is amazing.”
Says Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux: “This guy’s been doing it one foot, and broken bones all over the place, and still putting his body on the line every day. … It’s been really fun to watch him do what he’s doing after everything he’s gone through this year.
“He’s the ultimate competitor. He’s just Freddie Freeman.”
Freeman’s resumé is loaded with accolades: eight-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger, Gold Glove winner, eight top-10 MVP finishes, and the 2020 MVP. But, what his teammates appreciate the most is his heart.
“He really is just one of those guys that has been unbelievable to be around, sit down, talk to,” Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty said. “Even if it’s not baseball, just anything else that goes on. He’s a good dude. … He’s just one of the guys and somebody that really loves this game, really enjoys it, and shows up every day.”
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