When Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman took a look back at what he did at the plate last season, he probably had quite a smile on his face.

Not only did he play a part in the Dodgers winning their second straight World Series title, but he put together quite a slash line.

What did it look like for Freeman last season? Check this out. Freeman's slash line for 2025 was .295/.367/.869. He hit 24 home runs and had 90 RBIs, anchoring the Dodgers' lineup that smashed through opponents.

It would be a good idea for Freeman to start this season off with a hot bat.

The Dodgers want to establish a foothold on the National League West Division early, squelching any opportunities for the San Diego Padres or San Francisco Giants to feel like they have a shot at winning the division. Let's not even be serious about the Colorado Rockies, either.

Freeman came over to the Dodgers after winning a World Series championship with the Atlanta Braves. Now, he's added a ring or two to his hands as well.

Speaking of hands, Freeman plays a pretty good first base defensively. He's able to pick grounders with ease, and also can make a transition to delivering a ball to a pitcher when one runs over to get an out.

While Freeman has been stellar on the field, he's presented himself as a true gentleman of the game. That's something the Dodgers also welcome to their clubhouse.

Freeman has a level of leadership to him, too. He might not be a loud, vocal leader, screaming and yelling at his teammates to pick it up. But his play, presence, and communication skills all come through at different times.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't have to worry about Freeman showing up to play every day. Whenever Freeman takes the field, Roberts can look over from the first-base dugout and know that first base will be handled properly.

Freeman, a native of Villa Park, Calif., made his MLB debut on Sept. 1, 2010, for the Braves. From that point onward, anyone who watched Freeman play, either in Atlanta or Los Angeles, knows that he's the consummate professional.

When Dodgers fans think of first basemen in the team's history, names like Wes Parker or Steve Garvey come to mind. Freeman has added his name to that lineage and Los Angeles fans can feel proud when seeing him take the field.

Look for Freeman to come out ready and raring to go in 2026. He'll get a chance to work out any things that he needs to improve as the Dodgers head to spring training in Arizona soon.

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