High School is a pivotal time for most baseball players, with many of them developing rapidly during that time. Furthermore, many of baseball’s biggest stars have been drafted straight out of high school. This was the case with Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman. He graduated from El Modena High School and was drafted in the second round of the 2007 MLB Draft before making his big league debut for the Atlanta Braves. 

He even forewent a college scholarship to sign his first professional contract. Most recently, Freeman and his wife Chelsea gave back to his High School with a special $500,000 donation for a noble cause.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman donated $500,000 to his High School

Freddie Freeman was drafted to MLB straight out of El Modena High School in 2007. The Los Angeles Dodgers star has gone on to become a 6-time All-Star and 1-time MVP. Most recently, he and his wife Chelsea donated $500,000 to help his high school build a new clubhouse for its baseball program. The High School’s official Instagram account shared a post thanking Freeman for the donation. 

In the post, El Modena High School said, “We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to El Modena High School Alumnus, Freddie Freeman, his wife, Chelsea Freeman, and his family for his donation of $500,000 going towards a new clubhouse for our El Modena Baseball program.” They further thanked Freeman for showing love for the school and giving back. 

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Freeman joined the Dodgers last off-season, shortly after the lockout ended. During the 2022 season, he thrived, showing just why he was worth the money they paid for him. He recently drew criticism from fans for where he ranked his own teammate. But he will only be looking forward to the upcoming MLB season. 

Freeman will be critical to the Dodgers’ 2023 success

In 2022, Freddie Freeman played great baseball, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win 111 games. He was arguably the team’s best player and finished 4th in NL MVP voting. The Dodgers will need the same form from him this upcoming season as they aim for the World Series.

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It will be interesting to see how Freeman performs in 2023 and his impact on the Dodgers. What do you think of Freddie Freeman’s $500,000 donation to his High School? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!