Freddie Freeman Made History in the 2024 World Series
Freddie Freeman has done it again.
The Los Angeles Dodgers star extended his historic home run streak in the 2024 World Series on Tuesday, hitting a two-run shot off New York Yankees starter Luis Gil in the first inning of Game 4.
A New Record for Freddie Freeman
The 343-foot line drive into the right-field seats at Yankee Stadium gave Freeman a home run in each of the first four games of this year’s Fall Classic, making him the first player to ever accomplish that feat.
Breaking the Record
George Springer in 2017 with the Houston Astros was the only other time a player homered in four straight games of a single World Series, according to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs.
Freeman made more World Series history, too.
The First Player to Go Yard in Six Consecutive Games
The eight-time All-Star, who homered in the final two games of the Atlanta Braves’ 2021 World Series win over the Houston Astros, is also the first player to go yard in six consecutive games in the Fall Classic overall.
Who has hit the most home runs in a single World Series?
Freeman is now one home run away from tying the record for the most homers by a player in a single World Series.
There have been three players who recorded five homers in a single World Series, with Reggie Jackson first doing so in the Yankees’ 1977 World Series triumph over the Dodgers.
More World Series Records
Freeman’s four homers against New York are tied for fourth with several players, including Barry Bonds and Babe Ruth.
Who has hit the most home runs in World Series history?
Mickey Mantle owns the all-time home run record in the World Series with 18 dingers, according to Baseball-Reference.
Babe Ruth sits second with 15 followed by Yogi Berra (12) and Duke Snider (11). Lou Gehrig and Reggie Jackson are tied for fifth all time with 10.
Freddie Freeman’s World Series Stats
Freeman is 12 homers away from Mantle’s World Series record.
He hit two homers in the 2021 World Series and has four so far in 2024.
Freeming’s six home runs in his first 10 World Series games are tied with George Springer for the second-most all time, according to Sarah Langs.
Conclusion
Freddie Freeman’s incredible streak in the 2024 World Series has made history, and he is on the verge of breaking even more records.
FAQs
Who is Freddie Freeman?
Freddie Freeman is an eight-time All-Star and a star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What is the record for the most home runs by a player in a single World Series?
There have been three players who recorded five homers in a single World Series, with Reggie Jackson first doing so in the Yankees’ 1977 World Series triumph over the Dodgers.
Who holds the all-time home run record in the World Series?
Mickey Mantle owns the all-time home run record in the World Series with 18 dingers, according to Baseball-Reference.
How many World Series home runs does Freddie Freeman have?
Freeman is 12 homers away from Mantle’s World Series record.
