David Freese is a former professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on April 28, 1983, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and attended Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Missouri. After high school, Freese attended the University of Missouri, where he played college baseball for the Missouri Tigers.
Freese was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the ninth round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2009. Freese played for the Cardinals for five seasons, from 2009 to 2013, and was a key player on the team that won the 2011 World Series. In that series, Freese was named the Most Valuable Player after hitting .348 with a home run and seven runs batted in.
After leaving the Cardinals, Freese played for several other teams, including the Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was known for his clutch hitting and ability to come through in important situations. In 2018, Freese hit a game-winning home run in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, helping the Dodgers advance to the World Series.
Throughout his career, Freese was a solid hitter with a career batting average of .277. He hit 113 home runs and drove in 535 runs in 1,048 games. He was also a versatile player, able to play multiple positions on the field, including third base, first base, and outfield.
Off the field, Freese was known for his charitable work. He established the David Freese Foundation in 2012, which supports various causes, including education, health, and military families. Freese was also open about his struggles with depression and anxiety, and he used his platform to raise awareness about mental health issues.
In 2019, Freese announced his retirement from baseball after 11 seasons in the major leagues. He finished his career with the Dodgers, where he played in 79 games and hit .315 with 11 home runs and 29 runs batted in. Freese will be remembered as a clutch hitter and a valuable member of several teams throughout his career.
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