Player Profile #114: Freddie Freeman | 1B | ATL

Freddie Freeman did not have a friendly start to the 2011 season, but it ended with quite a bang. Over his final 114 games (4+ months), Freeman hit 17 home runs with a .300/.356/.479 line, but because of his poor start his overall numbers weren’t as good as they could’ve been. While Freeman lacks the power upside of a top tier first baseman he could develop better power as the years go on, but 2012 expectations should be tempered. It’s not a good sign that his strikeouts rose in his first year outside the minors, but you would expect that to improve as he continues to improve his approach at the plate. Best case scenario: Carlos Santana (CLE) Similar players: Carlos Lee (HOU), Eric Hosmer (KC), Adam Lind (TOR) Worst case scenario: James Loney (LAD) Strengths Vs. righties. Freeman has it down pat against right-handed pitchers with a .299 batting average, .171 ISO and 9.3 walk percentage. That’s compared to a .275 batting average, .156 ISO and 6.4 walk percent...