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For years, Freddie Freeman has chased baseball greatness with thesame steady swingthat made him one of the most respected hitters of his generation.
Now, the Los Angeles Dodgers star admits something far more personal may shape the final chapter of his career: fatherhood.
Freemanrecently revealedthat thebirth of his daughter, London Rosemary Joy, has changed the way he thinks about baseball, milestones, and retirement. While the 36-year-old still hopes to play until age 40, he acknowledged that being away from his family has become increasingly difficult.
“Ever since baby girl came into this world about a month ago, my perspective has changed a little bit on individual stats,” Freeman told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
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Freeman is quietly building aHall of Fame résuméthat already includes an MVP award, multiple World Series titles, and nearly 2,500 career hits. Reaching the coveted 3,000-hit club once seemed like an inevitable part of his legacy.
Now, it sounds more complicated.
Freeman admitted he struggles watching his daughter grow through FaceTime calls while spending nights alone on road trips. As the father of four children, he says the emotional pull of home has become stronger than ever.
“All I ever wanted was a family,” Freeman said. “But all I ever wanted to do was play baseball, too. It’s such a hard thing.”
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