Will Freddie Freeman Reach 3,000 Hits with the Dodgers?

Freddie Freeman, the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman, has made a significant impact on the team, earning accolades that could lead him to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The standout player has helped the Dodgers secure back-to-back World Series titles, culminating in his MVP award during the 2024 World Series. Recently, he became the ninth player in Dodgers history to achieve 2,500 career hits while playing for the franchise.

As Freeman approaches the 3,000-hit milestone, questions arise about his future with the team. Currently in his 36th year, Freeman, a three-time Silver Slugger, has a contract with the Dodgers that runs through 2027, with an annual salary of around $22.8 million. Since joining the Dodgers in 2022 after a successful 12-year stint with the Atlanta Braves, he has become a vital part of the organization. However, will he remain with the team as he nears this significant career landmark?

Freeman's performance continues to impress. In a recent game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, he contributed a run-scoring single that helped the Dodgers secure an 8-6 victory. With 2,502 career hits and an average of 181 hits per season, he is on track to reach the 3,000-hit mark by mid-2028. This raises the question: will he still be a key player for the Dodgers by then?

As a nine-time All-Star, Freeman is primarily focused on the team's success and the pursuit of a third consecutive World Series championship. This goal may face challenges, especially after two-way star Shohei Ohtani left a recent game due to a knee injury. Freeman shared, “I’ve been blessed to play a long time, so if (3,000 hits) didn’t happen, I would be OK with it. If I’m doing it for individual things, then I think I’ve lost what I set out to do this for.”