MLB Top-10 First Baseman Right Now: Freddie Freeman Ranked By The Shredder For 2025
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Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been ranked as the No. 1 first baseman for 2025 in The Shredder rankings, maintaining a top-two position since 2018. Analysts unanimously agreed on his ranking. While Freeman experienced a minor decline in performance in 2024, he still boasted a strong WRC+ of 137. He has an impressive career batting average and slugging percentage, becoming a standout hitter. His remarkable postseason performance further solidified his status as a top player, where he set an MLB record in the World Series despite playing with injuries.
Freddie Freeman has been ranked in the top two for first basemen since 2018, leading the 2025 Shredder rankings as a unanimous choice for No. 1.
Freeman had a standout run from 2020-2023, hitting .321 with a WRC+ of 156, showcasing elite hitting abilities throughout his career.
Despite a slight dip in performance in 2024, Freeman's metrics remain impressive with a WRC+ of 137 and he continues to lead all first basemen in WAR.
His remarkable postseason performance in the 2024 World Series, amid injuries, saw Freeman hit four home runs, setting a new MLB record for the Dodgers.
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