Dodgers' Freddie Freeman could be next member of 3,000-hit club

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman can see the end of the road.

He told MLB.com's Sonja Chen that he is hoping to play for another four seasons and retire as a member of the Dodgers. Freeman has two years left on the six-year, $162 million contract he signed during the 2021-22 offseason.

Freeman has put together what should be a Hall of Fame career. A nine-time All-Star and the 2020 NL MVP, Freeman has posted a .300/.386/.511 batting line in his 9363 plate appearances, hitting 367 home runs and 547 doubles. He is the active leader in runs scored (1379), hits (2431), doubles and RBI (1322).

Freddie Freeman has chance at 3,000 hits if he can stay healthy

As impressive as his career totals are, there is one area that stands out. Freeman is 569 hits away from the 3000 hit club, a plateau that could be within reach if he plays for four more years. He has continued to be a steady option in the middle of the Dodgers lineup, posting a .295/.367/.502 batting line over his 627 plate appearances in 2025, hitting 24 homers and 39 doubles.

Hitting in the middle of the Dodgers lineup will certainly help Freeman in his march to the 3000 hit club. The Dodgers' already formidable lineup has improved with the addition of outfielder Kyle Tucker, potentially giving Freeman more opportunities to add to his career totals.

Father Time eventually catches up with everyone. Freeman underwent ankle surgery during the 2024-25 offseason and said that his ankle was a concern throughout the season. However, if the 36-year-old Freeman can remain productive for four more years, he could be the 34th member of the 3000 hit club.