"Not awe struck, but I think Freddie Freeman is his guy. And I say that because the way Freddie posts every day. I think that Freddie has created a culture. Shohei is a guy that wants to post. After 18 innings, getting on base nine times, I gave him an out to not start the next day, he wasn't ever going to take it. He plays every game. So I think that Freddie Freeman is the guy."
"The sheer talent on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster is the envy of many teams throughout MLB, with names like Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani just the tip of the iceberg. Between the two, Freeman has been with the Dodgers for longer and has more seasons in the Majors. In fact, Freeman has become the elder statesman in the Dodgers clubhouse following Clayton Kershaw's retirement this past season."
Freddie Freeman is the Dodgers' elder statesman, entering his 36-year-old, 17th MLB season in 2027 and fifth with Los Angeles. Freeman models daily commitment and durability, playing every game and creating a clubhouse culture that Shohei Ohtani admires and aims to emulate. Freeman posted elite offensive results last season, recording the 10th-highest wRC+ in MLB while sustaining remarkable longevity. Freeman remains under a six-year, $162 million contract signed in 2022 with two seasons remaining. First base duties facilitate frequent in-game conversations, and the 16-year veteran has had countless exchanges with opponents during defense and baserunning.
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