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Freddie Freeman: MLB's Active Hit King Reaches 2,500!
10 Jun
Summary
- Freddie Freeman collected his 2,500th career hit on June 9.
- He has played 17 MLB seasons, beginning with the Atlanta Braves.
- Freeman is the active MLB hit leader and a two-time World Series champion.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman marked a historic moment in his career on June 9, reaching his 2,500th hit during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This achievement places him at the pinnacle of active players in Major League Baseball for hits.
Freeman's extensive MLB career began in 2010 with the Atlanta Braves, who drafted him in 2007. Over 12 seasons in Atlanta, he earned an NL MVP award in 2020 and a World Series title in 2021. He joined the Dodgers in 2022.
With his recent milestone, Freeman's career statistics now include 2,500 hits, 377 home runs, and 1,358 RBIs, maintaining a batting average just under .300. He has also been instrumental in the Dodgers' World Series victories in 2024 and 2025, earning the World Series MVP in 2024.
