Freddie Freeman has been a powerhouse performer throughout the World Series. Game after game, he has delivered performances that have awed everyone. And what’s surprising is he does that all with such ease, as if the four hours of treatment before coming to pitch he does isn’t tough at all. And in Game 4 with the New York Yankees, he created magic again. He first cracked a two-run homer off Luis Gil and then hit a 343-foot shot. But some days, even with such a performance, it isn’t good enough—and hence the Dodgers lost the game!

The Yankees had other plans, while LA probably had ice ready on standby for popping champagne. They stormed back into contention with a strong 11-4 and forced a Game 5 to happen. But Freeman still ended the night great with one hit, a run scored, and three RBIs. Even though a bummer for the team, Freeman sure had a memorable game.

Freddie Freeman breaks Barry Bonds record!

Freddie Freeman has a rule—always shows up. It’s a quality he learned from his dad, and he has taken that to heart. Because even through the ebb and flow of his treacherous sprained ankle, he has played—and aced. Enrique Hernandez called Freeman a superhero. “We’ve talked about it a lot, but I really don’t think you guys have any idea what he’s put himself through to be able to play for us. It’s starting to become some superhero [stuff].” And he isn’t wrong!

Freeman goes through hours of physical therapy and painkillers. However, he didn’t let this come between his games—in fact, he has rewritten the record books. Freeman became the first player to homer in each of the first four games in a World Series. This is huge because he surpassed legends like Barry Bonds and Hank Bauer by doing this.

While all games till now were stellar, one cannot forget Freddie Freeman’s Game 1 in the World Series. He had done a walk-off grand slam—a first in World Series history. It set the tone for all the games that followed for him. It’s tough to imagine; this is the same person who broke down in tears a few months back after his son’s health emergency. Giving up isn’t in Freddie’s cards! And he has a special someone to thank for this mentality.

Freeman has his dad, Frederick, to thank for all his grit

Freddie Freeman’s World Series run may seem like one written in the stars. But at the heart of all his achievements is one person—his father. Freeman’s connection with his dad is one of unwavering love and resilience. Freddie had lost his mother to cancer, and there was a night when he came very close to losing his dad, too. His father, Frederick, recalled the incident in one interview and mentioned that his son saved his life that night. Frederick means everything to Freeman, and recently he dedicated his win to his father.

After Freddie Freeman’s historic Grand Slam, he thanked his dad for everything. When he walked off, he went to hug his father first. It was truly a touching moment. “My swing is because of him; my approach is because of him; I am who I am because of him… I just wanted to share that with him because he’s been there. He’s been through a lot in his life too, and just to have a moment like that, I just wanted to be a part of that with him in that moment,” Freeman said.

Freddie Freeman was trained by his father not to give up, and hence he prevailed through every low of his life, both emotional and physical. And that makes him the biggest player for the LA Dodgers and a looming threat to the Yankees.

Game 5 will be thrilling, as the New York Yankees are planning to charge forward with full power and maybe get another game. Do you think they can? Let us know in the comments.