World Series hero Freddie Freeman may have been born and raised in California, but he shares a dugout with Team Canada for international competitions. The Dodgers’ slugger has provided a heartfelt reason for his decision: it’s the country his late mother called home. That’s one of the many ways Freeman honours his mother, Rosemary, who he lost at a young age.
“Most people don’t know that, but my mom passed away when I was ten years old of Melanoma skin cancer, and that’s why I play for Team Canada,” the 35-year-old told Dodgers’ media in 2023. “I don’t know if this is what she would want me to do, but in my heart it’s what I feel I should do,” he added. “I just hope she’s proud of me.
..I hope she’s smiling down.
” For Freddie, playing for Team Canada is more than the love of country. It’s about honoring the memory of his late mother. Freeman represented Canada at the World Baseball Classic in both 2017 and 2023.
As a six-time All-Star, World Series Champion and former MVP, he’s the team’s most accomplished player. The first baseman also made history on Friday’s Dodgers-Yankees game after becoming the first to hit a walk-off grand slam in a World Series. Even without his on-field credentials, Freeman’s mother would still be pleased, he noted in the 2023 interview as he held back tears.
“I think even if I hit zero every single season, I think she’d still be proud of me,’ Freeman said. “It’s hard to even think about.” “That�.