Dodgers star Freddie Freeman speaks out on the con of playing for Atlanta Braves

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman recently opened up on his decision to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.

After a distinguished 11-year career with the Braves, Freeman joined the Dodgers in 2022 to be closer to his family.

The first baseman said he had always dreamed of playing for a team in Orange County, where he was raised. He conceded that he values the additional time he gets to spend with his loved ones. One of the main draws was the proximity to his family, who can now attend every game, unlike when he was playing for Atlanta.

“My dad drove me down to San Diego today, so those are the little moments that I haven’t been able to have over the last 12-13 years, that I have had in the past two years,” he said.

“Family is everything to me. Those extra minutes that I can get with my dad and the family have made these past two years special.”

Freddie Freeman's family

Freddie Freeman and His Wife Chelsea

Freddie Freeman was born in Fountain Valley, California, and given that both his parents were born in Ontario, Canada, he has dual citizenship.

Freeman's mother, Rosemary, died of melanoma when he was a young child. He honors her memory by donning a long-sleeved shirt for each game.

Freeman is a sixth-generation Salvationist.

He married Chelsea Goff in 2014 after a romance that started during Chelsea's college years.

Freeman and Chelsea have three sons: Frederick Charles II (Charlie), and twins twins Brandon John and Maximus Turner.

Because of their strong ties to both coasts, they live a dynamic life, spending time in Atlanta and California.

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