Freddie Freeman speaks out on why playing for Team Canada is so important to him: "That's what I kind of live for, is to keep my mom's memory alive"

All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman will be leading Team Canada in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. He joins a core group of guys, including Tyler O'Neil, Cal Quantrill, and Nick Pivetta.

This tournament means a lot to Freeman. He lost his mother when he was 10 years old and sees this as an opportunity to keep his mother's memory alive.

"That's kind of what I live for, is to keep my mom's memory alive," said Freddie Freeman.

Freeman explained that he lives to keep his mother's memory alive. He later went on to mention the impact his mother, Rosemary Freeman, had on him growing up. She was an instrumental part of his life.

There's no doubt that his mother would be proud of the person he grew up to be. Freeman is one of the role model players any kid can look up to. He carries himself and plays the game the right way.

It's no secret that players have the ability to have an All-Star performance when they're playing for something other than themselves. It wouldn't be surprising if Freddie Freeman had the tournament of his life.

How do Freddie freeman and Team Canada stack up against the rest of the field?

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The World Baseball Classic is full of elite talent spread across all teams. Can Team Canada hold its own?

Team Canada is in Pool C. This pool includes the defending champions, Team USA. This pool also includes Mexico, Columbia, and Great Britain. They'll certainly have their work cut out for them.

Team USA is stacked. It is headlined by superstars Mike Trout, Trea Turner, and Nolan Arenado. They'll be looking to repeat and tie Samurai Japan as the only two teams with multiple World Baseball Classic titles.

Another team that could cause Canada some trouble is Team Mexico. They could be a sneaky team in this tournament. Their roster includes players like Julio Urias, Alejandro Kirk, Isaac Paredes, and Randy Arozarena.

Freddie Freeman and Team Canada will certainly have their work cut out for them. It would be quite the Cinderella story if they were able to advance in pool play.

The World Baseball Classic kicks off on March 8th and ends on March 21st. Baseball fans won't want to miss out on the Classic.