Freddie Freeman sets MLB playoff record for left-handed hitters
Freeman makes rare postseason history with another clutch homer.
On Tuesday night, MLB history was made as Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman set a new record for left-handed hitters in playoff games. Freeman, who spent his first 12 seasons in the MLB with the Atlanta Braves, continued to excel against left-handed pitching during the National League Division Series. In Game 3, Freeman hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning, breaking his own record with his eighth lefty-on-lefty home run in the post-season.
The Dodgers went on to win the game 3-1, putting them one victory away from eliminating the Atlanta Braves. This performance was particularly significant due to Freeman's history with the Braves, as he spent the early part of his career with them before joining the Dodgers. Freeman has been an instrumental player for the Dodgers, maintaining a high batting average and on-base percentage throughout his career, including a standout 2024 season where he won the World Series MVP award.
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