Freddie Freeman, besides having Canadian nationality, competed in the playoffs while suffering from a sprain in his right ankle, an injury he sustained at the end of the season, and he was expected to perform offensively, according to the Major League Baseball portal.
Other Major League Baseball players have become winners of the World Series Most Valuable Player award for their excellent performances. The last ten have been:
2024: Freddie Freeman (USA / Los Angeles Dodgers) 2023: Corey Seager (USA / Texas Rangers) 2022: Jeremy Peña (DOM / Houston Astros) 2021: Jorge Soler (CUB / Atlanta Braves) 2020: Corey Seager (USA / Los Angeles Dodgers) 2019: Stephen Strasburg (USA / Washington Nationals) 2018: Steve Pearce (USA / Boston Red Sox) 2017: George Springer (USA / Houston Astros) 2016: Ben Zobrist (USA / Chicago Cubs) 2015: Salvador Pérez (VEN / Kansas City Royals)
Freeman received a standing ovation from Dodgers fans, which brought him to tears. "I wish I never had to go through what we went through as a family. It has been too much," he expressed. Then, regarding his son Maximus, he added: "But ultimately, Maximus is really, really well now."
Freddie Freeman shone in the 2024 World Series breaking records by hitting home runs in the first four games and tying a mark with 12 RBIs. His contribution was crucial in leading the Dodgers to victory over the New York Yankees and securing their second championship in five years.
Freeman expressed: "That means there were a lot of my teammates on base." His streak began with a historic grand slam in the first game in Los Angeles. Throughout the Series, Freeman maintained an outstanding performance, hitting home runs in six consecutive games, including a sensational catch by Aaron Judge in the fifth game.
Freddie Freeman returned to work in August after his son Maximus fell seriously ill and was hospitalized. It was a difficult time for the family, but Freeman managed to shine in the World Series. His performance in the 2024 World Series was exceptional, setting several records and standing out as the Most Valuable Player.
