Freddie Freeman Playing First Base On Sunday
2 mins agoLos Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) will cover first base and bat third during their contest against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. This is Freeman's first game playing the field during spring training. During his first taste of spring training, the reigning World Series MVP has exclusively been deployed as a designated hitter. Freeman underwent offseason ankle surgery to remove loose bodies from his ankle. However, seeing him make his defensive debut early in camp suggests he should not face many limitations during the regular season. The 35-year-old is expected to typically bat in the three-hole behind Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, which will provide him an elite total of counting stats. Last season, Freeman held a strong .278/.378/.476 slash line with 22 home runs. He should be viewed as a top first baseman in all formats while batting in the heart of one of the top lineups in the sport.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com