Freddie Freeman Wife
Meet the lovely Chelsea Goff aka Chelsea Freeman; she is the pretty wife of MLB first baseman Freddie Freeman, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Freeman, who previously played for the Atlanta Braves, was the third baseman and pitcher at El Modena High School in Orange, California, before getting drafted in the second round of the 2007 MLB Draft.
Chelsea Freeman
Freeman and Chelsea started dating in July 2012; they became engaged in January 2014 and tied the knot on November 22, 2014. Chelsea aka Chelsea Marie Freeman who appeared on TLC’s Say Yes To The Dress (video below), prior to their nuptials, studied biology at Central Florida.
Chelsea gave birth to the couple’s adorable son Frederick Charles on September 15, 2015. She tweeted about her experience.
“24+ hours of active labor, epidural at 8-9cm dilated and 3 hours of intense pushing in every position possible and this little guy wouldn’t flip (he was sunny side up) or budge past my pelvic bones. Ended up in an emergency c-section.”
Chelsea Freeman is one of three children born to Mrs. Andrea Brandon Goff, a podiatrist in Sunrise, Florida, and Warren Goff, the CEO of ListData. Mrs. Goff Freeman has been a realtor for Keller Williams since September 2013.
Freddie and Chelsea Freeman welcomed their twin sons, Maximus Turner and Brandon John Freeman, on February 21, 2010.
Chelsea Freeman launched her clothing line Chelsea Freeman Collection in the Spring of 2021. Chelsea’s collection features beautiful jackets, jeans, loungewear, tee’s, hoodies and crewneck, kids clothing, hats, jewelry, and shoes, you definitely want to check that out.
Freddie Freeman Career
Frederick Charles Freeman, born on September 12, 1989, is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously spent 12 successful seasons with the Atlanta Braves, where he made a significant impact and became a celebrated player in the league.
Early Life
- Birth: September 12, 1989
- Place of Birth: Fountain Valley, California
- Parents: Both parents are from Ontario, Canada, giving Freeman dual citizenship.
- Childhood:
- Grew up as a fan of the Los Angeles Angels.
- Started playing baseball at a young age, practicing with older Little League players.
- High School: Attended El Modena High School.
- Position: Played as a third baseman and pitcher.
- Senior Year Performance: Achieved a .417 batting average and a 6–1 win-loss record as a pitcher.
- Awards: Named Orange County Register’s Player of the Year in 2007.
- College Commitment: Signed a letter of intent to play for California State University, Fullerton.
Professional Career
Atlanta Braves
Draft and Minor Leagues
- 2007:
- Selected by the Atlanta Braves in the second round (78th overall) of the MLB draft.
- Signed for $409,500, opting out of college baseball.
- 2007-2009:
- Made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Braves.
- Played for the Rome Braves in Class A South Atlantic League and was named the Braves’ fifth-best prospect by Baseball America before the 2009 season.
Major League Debut
- 2010:
- Called up to the Braves on September 1 and made his MLB debut that day.
- Recorded his first career hit on September 5 against Florida Marlins pitcher Clay Hensley and hit his first home run on September 21 off Roy Halladay.
Rising Star
- 2011:
- Became the starting first baseman for the Braves.
- Finished with a .282 batting average, 21 home runs, and 76 RBIs over 157 games.
- Finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting.
Continued Success
- 2012:
- Batted .259 with 23 home runs and led the NL with nine sacrifice flies.
- 2013:
- Selected as a finalist for the MLB All-Star Game but missed due to injury.
- Ended the season with a .319 average, earning fifth place in NL MVP voting.
- 2014:
- Signed an eight-year, $135 million contract extension.
- Named an All-Star for the second time and finished with a .288 average over all games played.
- 2015:
- Suffered a right wrist injury that limited his playing time; batted .276 with 18 home runs.
- 2016:
- Had his first career cycle on June 15 against Cincinnati Reds.
- Finished with a .302 batting average and led all major league hitters in line drive percentage (29.1%).
- 2017:
- Started strong but suffered a wrist fracture that sidelined him for part of the season; finished with a .307 average despite playing only 117 games.
- 2018:
- Underwent LASIK surgery to correct vision issues; selected for his third All-Star game.
- Led NL in hits (191) and finished with a .309 batting average.
- 2019:
- Selected as an All-Star starter; batted .295 with 38 home runs and won multiple awards including Silver Slugger.
- 2020:
- Tested positive for COVID-19 but returned to have an outstanding season, leading to his first NL MVP award.
World Series Champion
- 2021:
- Named an All-Star again; hit for the cycle against Miami Marlins.
- Helped lead the Braves to victory in the World Series against the Houston Astros, marking his first championship win.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- 2022:
- Signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers on March 18 after becoming a free agent.
- Made his Dodgers debut on April 8; had an impressive season leading MLB with hits (199) and doubles (47), finishing with a .325 batting average.
- 2023:
- Achieved milestones including his 300th career home run on May 18 and his 2,000th career hit later that season.
Freddie Freeman Contract and Salary
On March 18, 2022, Freddie Freeman signed a six-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers worth $162 million, which is fully guaranteed. This deal results in an average annual salary of $27 million. For the 2024 season, Freeman will earn a base salary of $20 million, bringing his total salary for the year to $27 million.
