The documentary "Driven: The Freddie Freeman Story" focuses on Freddie Freeman's remarkable journey in baseball and personal life. It highlights his foundational experiences, including the loss of his mother, Rosemary, to melanoma when he was 10. The documentary features insights from notable figures including Dodgers president Andrew Friedman and manager Dave Roberts, emphasizing Freeman's character and impact. It celebrates his historic achievements, such as a walk-off grand slam in the 2024 World Series, as well as his close family bonds and childhood influences in baseball.
"I've gone through a lot in my life. I appreciate this game and what it's given me," he says in the documentary. "If I cry on the field, I don't care. Whatever happens - hitting a home run, whatever it is - it's just raw emotion. Baseball has given me so much."
"When you're trying to build something, sustain something, it's all about the people," Roberts says. "And there is no better person than Freddie Freeman."
The documentary also shares unique insight from his father and the nine-time All-Star himself discussing the formative years of his childhood. "They kind of pushed me," Freeman said of his older brothers playing baseball. The sport became a refuge for Freeman and his dad.
MLB Network's special opens with reliving Freeman's walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series. It marked the start of a record-setting performance against the New York Yankees that culminated with Freeman winning World Series MVP honors.
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