WATCH: Freddie Freeman Makes His Way Through His First Day as an LA Dodger

Freddie Freeman emerged as a free agent amidst the ongoing lockout. While most considered his signing on with the Atlanta Braves a foregone conclusion; it turns out the California Native had other things on his mind. And with the growing uncertainty around his decision, it sure seems like he made the call based on wanting to return home. As Freeman enters the 2022 season as an LA Dodger, his first day there will always be looked back to fondly.

Reportedly, Freeman was eager to make his way back to his home and family in California. After spending close to 11 seasons with the Braves, it seems like it was time for a switch. Freeman, however, leaves back a formidable legacy. The first baseman captured all sorts of laurels at Truist Park; ranging from individual achievements, to even team milestones that Braves fans will be talking about for years to come.

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Freeman makes the switch to LA Dodgers

Freddie Freeman swapped the Braves for the LA Dodgers in free agency and cited that an important factor in his consideration was his family and home. The California native played from Atlanta for 11 years and it seems as though at 32, he wanted to be home. Freeman even said as much in a direct quote once he had finalized the switch.

Freeman entered the Dodgers clubhouse fully ready to take on the challenge. In his first look at the Dodgers facilities, Freeman seemed quite impressed at how it had all turned out. Even though reportedly early morning, Freeman had a good look around the facilities and met several players and Dodgers staff as he got a handle on things.

Freddie Freeman – Quip master

One of the Dodger staff even mentioned that it may be a bit early for Freeman to have come to the clubhouse. Said the Dodger, “What did you get up at 4 o’ clock to get ready?”. But Freeman was quick to respond with how close he was to the Dodgers even before. Said Freeman, “6:30. It doesn’t take much to look good.”

And Freeman wasn’t done with his tete-a-tete for the morning either. With Dave Roberts interacting with him too, the two shared a quip about turning out in Dodger blue, come 2022.

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With the first baseman set to take Dodger Stadium by storm, what do you think of Freeman’s signing? Will he help the Dodgers to a World Series? Or do you think there are still some missing pieces from the Dodger puzzle?