Freddie Freeman named 2024 MLB World Series MVP

In the glow of the Dodgers‘ hard-won 2024 World Series victory over the Yankees, Freddie Freeman stands out as a figure who’s woven a fresh story into the fabric of baseball history. After a historic performance at the plate, Freeman takes home the World Series MVP award, his home run heroics leaving an indelible mark on the game. Over five games, Freeman put up staggering numbers and became a pivotal force in L.A.’s championship win, his feats culminating in a title-clinching Game 5 comeback that Dodgers fans won’t soon forget.

Game 1 set the stage for Freeman‘s MVP run, where he delivered one of the series’ most electrifying moments: a walk-off grand slam, the first in World Series history. It was the kind of dramatic punch that legends are built on, and it put New York on notice: this was Freddie Freeman’s October.

Freeman didn’t just break records this series; he made them. With a home run in each of the first four games, he became the first player ever to hit homers in the first four games of a World Series, a feat that made even the most die-hard Yankees fans marvel at his precision and power. Game 4’s home run extended his World Series streak to six consecutive games with a homer, dating back to his days with the Atlanta Braves in 2021, shattering the previous record held by George Springer. Through it all, Freeman played with a quiet resilience that spoke volumes.

As the Dodgers worked their way out of a five-run hole in Game 5, Freeman proved instrumental once more, cracking a two-run single to help fuel a wild, five-run fifth inning. By game’s end, he’d gone 6 for 20 in the series with four home runs, a triple, and 12 RBIs. He struck out just once, displaying remarkable discipline under the bright lights.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lauds Freeman’s approach to the game, describing him as a player who brings both grit and a deep sense of responsibility to the field. “The desire to play every day, to know that this is a job and your job is to play and you’ve got to maximize your value... he’s tough. He’s about the team,” Roberts said, underscoring Freeman’s quiet leadership. “If I had one player... he’s my favorite player to be around as far as what he does for the culture, the organization, the team.”

What makes Freeman’s MVP performance even more remarkable is the pain he played through. A sprained right ankle had hobbled him through the earlier postseason rounds, leaving him out of critical elimination games in both the NLDS and NLCS. But after the Dodgers clinched the pennant and he had a few days to rest, Freeman returned with the strength to push through every inning of every World Series game. By the time the World Series rolled around, he looked recharged, showing renewed mobility and hustle as he covered the field and rounded the bases.

Now in his third season of a six-year, $162 million contract with L.A., the 35-year-old Freeman put together a strong regular season with a .282 average, 35 doubles, and 22 home runs. But it’s October that brings out the essence of Freeman’s game - the raw mix of skill, endurance, and hunger that separates good players from great ones. This is a man who doesn’t just rise to big moments; he redefines them.

In every way that counts, this is Freddie Freeman’s series. And as the Dodgers celebrate their newest World Series title, Freeman’s name will be one Dodgers fans cherish, a player whose bat and backbone brought L.A. another shining baseball crown.