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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman deserves a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Helping the Dodgers to back-to-back World Series championships, highlighted by his 2024 World Series MVP honor, Freeman forged an iconic relationship with the franchise. He became the organization's ninth member to collect his 2,500th career hit in a Dodgers uniform.
Will Freeman remain with the franchise when (if) he produces hit No. 3,000?
Playing in his age-36 season, Freeman, a three-time Silver Slugger, remains under contract with the Dodgers through 2027, making approximately $22.8 million per season.
Since signing with the Dodgers in 2022, after 12 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Freeman has become inextricably linked to the organization.
Will the marriage last beyond next season?
Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman remains under contract until 2027
Freeman continues to produce.
In the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Thursday night, Freeman's run-scoring single extended the Dodgers' lead to four runs. Freeman went 1-for-3 with a run scored and RBI as the Dodgers earned an 8-6 win.
With 2,502 career hits, the 17-year veteran continues to produce an average of 181 hits per season; he would eclipse the 3,000-hit milestone midway through 2028.
Will he be with the Dodgers then? Will he still be a major leaguer?
A nine-time All-Star, Freeman said he remains focused on claiming a third consecutive World Series crown. A challenge that could have gotten tougher when two-way star Shohei Ohtani exited Thursday's game with a knee injury.
"I've been blessed to play a long time, so if (3,000 hits) didn't happen, I would be OK with it," Freeman said. "If I'm doing it for individual things, then I think I've lost what I set out to do this for."