If there is one word to describe Freddie Freeman, it would be—an absolute BOSS! The veteran suffered a right ankle sprain that could have sidelined him for almost six weeks—but he is still playing. He had suffered the injury on September 26 but made a comeback soon after. Freeman is not just not omnipresent on the field, but helping the team move one step ahead to their World Series dreams. But his physical pain is all that has hindered his season so far; there’s much more.

It’s been quite a rollercoaster ride for the Los Angeles Dodgers star—mostly emotionally. Freeman had the toughest time of his life and broke down in a press conference talking about his son Maximus. Max, at just three, suffered Guillain Barre syndrome, which paralyzed him from head to toe. Even then, Freeman took just a few days’ break to be with family before making it back to the games, because’ showing up’ is what he does best. However, it’s difficult to play with an ankle sprain, and his pre-game routine that spans four hours speaks volumes about his resilience.

It won’t be wrong to call Freeman the modern-day Iron Man – he has played 99% of games over the last five years. Through thick and thin, he has shown up; during an interview, Freeman even mentioned that he knows life must go on no matter what, thanks to his dad. And it’s a trait he still follows, so, despite a sprain limiting him to watching the games from the sidelines, Freddie Freeman chose to make statements, even if it’s by hobbling through the games. Despite needing a four-hour process to feel comfortable going into the field, Freddie never complains.

Freddie Freeman revealed his postseason pre-game routine, emphasizing, “It takes me about four and a half hours to get ready for a game. But I mean, I’m getting used to it. I know what to expect day in and day out.” And it’s not been easy, Freeman was in pain during Game 1 of the NLCS. While he scored from second base on a single, giving the LA Dodgers a first-inning lead, Freeman pushed himself to the limit. Mookie Betts had to come to his assistance, holding him up after crossing the home plate. All Freeman had to say was, “It is what it is”, and his efforts are not going unseen!

Freddie Freeman’s ultimate sacrifice is not going unnoticed

Freddie Freeman is sacrificing his body in line for the game. This, on paper, might sound ridiculous, but Freeman is gutsy enough to do that – his teammates and manager have taken complete notice of this passion, earning him the admiration of the entire clubhouse. Dave Roberts, the Dodgers manager, couldn’t help but highlight Freeman’s resilience after their humiliating loss to the Mets in Game 2 of the NLCS.

“It’s everything,” Dave Roberts mentioned about Freeman’s playing through the injuries. According to the manager, in hindsight, it looks like he is sacrificing just his body, but there is so much more—Freddie Freeman is keeping the people on the field, and that means a lot to everyone. Freeman has already played through a broken finger this season, but no injuries have kept him away from the game.

“When you see him, you know he’s got broken bones all over the place and he can barely f—ing walk, and he’s out there making plays, stealing bases—they just don’t make them like him anymore,” said Gavin Lux, appreciating Freeman’s grit. But for Freddie, it’s all part and parcel of the game. “It’s a battle,” he said, and he’s ready to win it. So, do you think we can see Freeman in the World Series? Let us know in the comments.