Freddie Freeman’s Mediocre June Continues
1 year agoFantasy managers have become accustomed to multi-hit games and a .900 OPS from Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, and he did just that and more in April and May. However, the month of June has been a slow one thus far for the three-time Silver Slugger. Freeman has multiple hits in just three of 18 games since the beginning of the month, and he's recorded just six extra-base hits (two doubles and four homers) in that span while walking eight times and striking out 17. That's an abnormal stretch for the Dodgers' two-hitter, largely due to an alarming 20% strikeout rate in June. That being said, Freeman's line drive rate (22.2%) and hard-hit rate (38.9%) help to dispel any panic. It's hard to believe fantasy managers can buy low on such a model of consistency, but perhaps this is the lone quiet span of the season for Freeman while he irons out a kink in his approach. Despite an 0-for-4 night on Friday, expect this studly first baseman to find his groove heading into the "Dog Days" of July. Overall, the 33-year-old is slashing .322/.421/.549 with 14 home runs, 47 RBI, 60 runs, and eight stolen bases over 344 plate appearances in 2023.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com