Freddie Freeman not only almost singlehandedly willed the Los Angeles Dodgers to their eighth World Series title in franchise history, he also broke MLB records along the way.
Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series forever cemented his legacy with the Dodgers, but he was only just getting started as he proceeded to hit a home run in the following three games as well.
With his homer in Game 4, Freeman became the first player in MLB history to round the bases in six consecutive World Series games. Freeman’s home run streak in the World Series took into account his final two games of the 2021 Fall Classic.
Freeman’s onslaught became so unbearable for Yankees fans that it even drove one to publicly plead with the Dodgers All-Star to stop. But it fell on deaf ears as Freeman noted during a recent appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that he hit the record-breaking home run that very same game:
“I think I hit a home run this game, so I didn’t stop. … That might’ve been the only polite person that I heard.”
Freeman alluding to rough treatment from Yankees fans potentially is more than the boos he and the Dodgers heard throughout the three World Series games in New York. There was also an inexplicable moment of one Yankees fan shouting, “You suck, Freeman!” during a Stand Up 2 Cancer moment of silence.
Freeman was standing along the dugout with a sign to honor his mother, who passed away because of melanoma.
“No, I don’t think I will.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/HdUmsfrAVJ
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 30, 2024
As for matters on the field, Freeman hit .250/.291/.810 with 13 RBI and six runs scored during the postseason as he played through a right ankle sprain and fractured rib cartilage. The four days off between the NL Championship Series and start of World Series served Freeman well as he was able to receive treatment for his injuries and rest.
He looked much improved during the World Series as he had a .300 batting average and five extra-base hits after not having any in the previous two rounds.
Freeman’s performance against the Yankees not only earned him World Series MVP honors, but it also warranted his own mural in Los Angeles.
Freeman’s mural is located at Baseball Clubhouse & Comic Books, located at 13308 S. Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250.
Freddie Freeman: ankle surgery ‘worth it’
Earlier this week, the Dodgers announced Freeman underwent right ankle surgery, consisting of debridement and the removal of loose bodies. The surgery was performed by Dr. Kenneth Jung at Kerlan Jobe in Los Angeles.
Freeman is expected to make a full recovery in time for Spring Training and he deemed the surgery as being “worth it” due to the Dodgers winning the World Series.
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