Freddie Freeman is a shining example of what it really means to be a baseball player. During the thrilling Game 5 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the New York Yankees and secured the World Series title—their eighth. Their most valuable player was Freddie Freeman; though Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani were in the run, it was Freeman who got the World Series Most Valuable Player award – the MVP!

In just five games, Freeman drove in 12 runs to tie the World Series record set by Bobby Richardson in the 1960s. Reaching there, however, hasn’t been a piece of cake – while the spotlight glared at him, Freddie Freeman was fighting battles of his own behind the scenes. He had missed eight games earlier this season, something that’s very unlike him – the man tries to play every game. But his family was in a fix after his son Maximus struggled with Guillain-Barré syndrome, followed by Freeman himself getting injured. Now, back to his passion and in the moment of happiness, his son is all Freeman can think about.

Freddie Freeman talks about his son Maximus after Game 5 heroics

Freddie Freeman was called a superhero by his teammates, and he sure lived up to it. From a sprained ankle and four hours of pre-game prep to becoming the face of the World Series run with the Yankees, giving up was never in his cards – a quality Freeman said he acquired from his father. Freddie finally ended the series by leading the team to a stunning 7-6 win over the Yankees. Plus, he clinched the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award, presented by Chevrolet.

After the game, he did take time to talk about Maximus’ health. Freeman affirmed that Max is doing much better, and his recovery has been correspondent to Freddie doing well in games. But Freeman also clarified: “I’ll never compare Maximus to baseball. I won’t. It’s just two separate things. But with him doing really well now, [this outcome] does mean a little bit extra.” There was a time when Freeman broke down in front of the cameras talking about his son, but Max, at just 3, has been as resilient as his dad and made a great recovery.

The family sure has come a long way, and now, they will be celebrating big time. We got a little snippet of the family enjoying the win already!

A heartwarming moment of Freeman’s son Charlie caught by cameras 

Freddie Freeman’s World Series journey was as much about family as it was about baseball. It wouldn’t be farfetched to say he was able to wave through the ups and downs because he had his family by his side. An adorable moment was captured in Game 5 when Charlie, his son, was bouncing off the walls in excitement. His dad just did a base hit and, sporting a backward cap; Charlie couldn’t keep his calm. The FOX camera made sure to capture this moment perfectly.

Freddie’s hit was crucial because it helped the LA Dodgers get the momentum back. Because their offense was shaky and the New York Yankees already got a head start! While Freddie Freeman ended with 1-4, still his moment reshaped the game for the LA Dodgers, and they came back in style. After the game, Freddie took the moment yet again to thank his father for everything – it was a touching moment on the field.

Moreover, even after his walk-off grand slam, Freeman rushed to his dad for a hug first thing, which goes on to show how much family means to him. Now, a big celebration is due at the Freeman household, and many expect to be updated by his wife Chelsea on social media – she always does! What do you think of Freeman and his way up to the MVP award? Let us know below.