SUMMARY
- Freddie Freeman has left a significant impact on the sport since his debut in 2010.
- Freeman signed a noteworthy six-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in March 2022, amounting to $162 million.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a hell of a team roster heading into this season. They made history by signing Shohei Ohtani to a never-seen-before deal worth $700 million. They then inked Yoshinobu Yamamoto with a pitcher contract that stands out as unprecedented in the franchise’s history. But even before the addition of these two, the Dodgers already had an impressive lineup with players like Freddie Freeman on the team.
Widely regarded as one of the top first basemen in modern baseball, Freeman has left an incredible streak on the sport since his debut in 2010. After being with the Atlanta Braves for 12 years, the baseball phenom now calls the Dodgers home.
Freeman’s baseball career includes six All-Star team selections and Gold Glove in 2018 and consecutive Silver Slugger Awards in 2019, 2020, and 2021. His extraordinary 2020 season, playing for the Atlanta Braves, ended with him getting the National League’s MVP Award. It proceeded with the Braves winning the World Series title in 2021 against the Houston Astros.
After his tenure with the Braves, Freeman entered free agency and later signed with the Dodgers signing a noteworthy six-year contract in 2022. Recognized for his consistent on-field excellence, Freeman’s financial compensation attests to his shape in the ballpark. Now, many may be curious about the details of the first baseman’s contract with the team.
How much does Freddie Freeman make per year with the Dodgers?
Freddie Freeman earns a substantial amount annually with the Dodgers. He signed a significant six-year contract in March 2022, totaling $162 million, with an average yearly salary of $27 million. This deal spans from 2022 to 2027 and adds considerably to Freeman’s overall earnings which include lucrative brand endorsements.
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Another detail is the deferred payments in Freeman’s contract, extending from 2028 to 2040. Although initially publicized as a six-year, $162 million deal, the inclusion of deferred payments adjusts the value to around a six-year, $140 million agreement. This means Freeman will receive $4 million each year from 2028 to 2040.
How much did Freeman make with the Atlanta Braves?
Before Freddie Freeman was a Dodger, he was a beloved fan favorite of Atlanta Braves fans. According to ESPN, he was seen as the heir to a legacy left by baseball legends like Henry Aaron and Chipper Jones.
Freeman joined the Braves in 2007 when he was selected as the 78th overall pick in the MLB draft. He signed with the Braves for $409,500, forgoing a college scholarship to join the minor leagues. In the 2010 and 2011 seasons, Freeman renewed his contract with the Braves, earning around $400,000 each year. The 2012 season saw Freeman extending his contract with the Braves for one year at a sum of $535,000.
Another one-year deal worth $560,000 followed on February 27, 2013. On February 4, 2014, the Braves signed a significant eight-year deal with Freeman, amounting to $135 million. Additionally, on November 7, 2021, the Braves extended a one-year $18.4 million. However, in 2022 Freeman’s contract talks with the Braves fell through, leading him to move on to the Dodgers.