Frederick Charles Freeman, a Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB), has had a remarkable career since his debut in 2010. He's been named to the MLB All-Star team six times and received numerous accolades including Gold Glove in 2018 and Silver Slugger Awards in 2019, 2020, and 2021. He was awarded the National League's Most Valuable Player Award in 2020 while playing for the Atlanta Braves who went on to capture the MLB World Series title in 2021 against the Houston Astros.
Freddie Freeman was initially drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 2nd round of the 2007 MLB draft and he eventually started his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves on September 1, 2010. He stayed with the team for tweleve-years from 2010 to 2021, before joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022. He has been with his present team for three-years as of 2024.
Freddie Freeman Contract 2024
Freddie Freeman signed a six-year contract worth $162 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 2022 as per Spotrac. Accordingly, the team has guaranteesd him the full amount for the contract duration. Moreover, his average annual salary will be $27 million. Notably, his unrestricted free agency is expected to start in 2028.
Freddie Freeman Contract Breakdown
The following table shows Freddie Freeman's contract breakdown so far in his contract as per Spotrac -
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022 | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 |
| 2023 | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 |
| 2024 | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 | - | $20,000,000 |
| 2025 | $15,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 |
| 2026 | $15,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 |
| 2027 | $15,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 | - | $15,000,000 |
How much is Freddie Freeman getting paid?
Freddie Freeman is getting paid $20,000,000 from the 2024 MLB season as per Spotrac. He signed a six-year $162,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 2022. According to this contract, Freddie Freeman will earn the full amount throughout his contract duration and his average annual salary will be $27,000,000.
Talking about Freddie Freeman's contract history, he signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves on June 30, 2007 amd received a signing bonus of $409,500 for the same. Next, he again signed a one-year contract worth $400,000 with the team in 2010. This was followed by him signing another one-year contract with the team worth $414,500 on February 21, 2011. He signed a one-year contract worth $535,000 with the team in 2012. This was followed by him signing a one-year $560,000 contract with the team on February 27, 2013. His next contract with the team was for eight-years and was worth $135 million that he signed on February 4, 2014. The team then extended a qualifying offer worth $18.4 million for one-year to him on November 7, 2021, which he declined on November 17, 2021. This led to Freddie Freeman's present contract in 2022.
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How much does Freddie Freeman make in a minute?
Freddie Freeman's salary in 2024 is $20,000,000. If this is dividided by the number of minutes in a year, i.e; 525,600 minutes, then, he is making $38.05 per minute in 2024.
Freddie Freeman’s Career Earnings
Freddie Freeman has earned $183,739,279 in his MLB career so far as per Spotrac. This includes his total base salary of $179,854,779, along with his signing bonus of $3,284,500 and his incentive of $600,000.
Freddie Freeman is making $20,000,000 from the 2024 MLB season. He earned the same amount from the 2023 MLB season and the 2022 MLB season. He earned $22,000,000 from the 2021 MLB season.
What are the terms of Freddie Freeman’s Contract?
Freddie Freeman signed a $162M contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for a duration of six years on March 18, 2022. Based on this contract, he will have $57 million deferred from 2028 to 2040. Moreover, the deferrals will drop the initial contract value to six years, worth $148,195,494 (tax salary of $24,699,249).
How much of Freddie Freeman’s Contract is guaranteed?
Freddie Freeman has signed a six-year contract worth $162 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18, 2022. The contract guarantees him the full $162 million for the duration and an average annual salary of $27 million.
Freddie Freeman’s Contract History
Atlanta Braves (2007-2007):
Freddie Freeman was chosen by the Atlanta Braves in the 2007 MLB draft as their 78th overall pick in the second round. He signed with them for $409,500 on June 30, 2007, thus giving up his college scholarship.
Atlanta Braves (2010-2010):
For the season 2010, Freddie Freeman renewed his contract with Atlanta Braves for $400,000.
Atlanta Braves (2011-2011):
Freddie Freeman signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves for $414,500 on Fenruary 21, 2011.
Atlanta Braves (2012-2012):
Freddie Freeman again extended his contract with Atlanta Braves for one year and a sum of $535,000 in 2012.
Atlanta Braves (2013-2013):
Freddie Freeman signed a one-year contract worth $560,000 with the Atlanta Braves on February 27, 2013
Atlanta Braves (2014-2021):
Freddie Freeman signed a eight-year contract worth $135 million with the Atlanta Braves on February 4, 2014. He rejected the $18.4 million qualifying offer rom the team on Novenmber 17, 2021, which they had forwarded to him on November 7, 2021
Los Angeles Dodgers (2022-2027):
Freddie Freeman signed a $162 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers for eight-years on March 18, 2022.
FAQ's On Freddie Freeman Contract
A. Freddie Freeman has been playing professional baseball since 2007. He first made his Major League debut in 2010 and has been an MLB All-Star 8 times as of 2024.
A. Freeman is the first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB.
A. Yes, Freddie Freeman has won multiple Silver Slugger Awards. He had won the Silver Slugger Award three times in the year 2019, 2020, and 2021.
A. Yes, Freddie Freeman is often referred to by the nickname of "Phillip".
A. Freddie Freeman's current batting average is .300 as of 2024.
