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Freddie Freeman compared to legends as Sean Casey applauds his career

Freddie Freeman compared to legends as Sean Casey applauds his career (Image Source: Getty Images Freddie Freeman has been one of baseball's most consistent and reliable hitters for a long time. Now he's being memorialized by former major league star Sean Casey , who believes Freddie Freeman's the equal of all-time greats in consideration for the sport's highest praise. As Freddie Freeman continues to thrive with the Dodgers, this new high level of coverage shows just how much respect he's earned around Major League Baseball. Sean Casey compares Freddie Freeman to baseball's all-time greatest hitters Veteran big league player and hitting coach Sean Casey believes Freddie Freeman is one of the all-time great hitters in the history of the game. Casey, a former player himself and noted for his own powerful bat, offered this lovely compliment recently during an interview. He said Freddie Freeman's swing, focus, and steady production at the plate remind him of the best hitters baseball has ever had. Freddie Freeman is one of the best and most reliable players in baseball for a very long time. He started with the Atlanta Braves and currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers . Freddie Freeman has hit a tremendous number of home runs in his career. He barely gets struck out and generally helps his team whenever they need him. Freddie Freeman's World Series Grand Slam history and proved his heart Freddie Freeman experienced a gargantuan moment in the last year World Series when he hit a walk-off grand slam during the first game against the Yankees. It was the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history. It was even more historic because Freddie Freeman was playing with a painful ankle. His big swing gave the Dodgers a win and enabled them to maintain momentum throughout the rest of the series. He later won World Series MVP, adding to a career full of honors. Freddie Freeman has also earned an MVP award , a Gold Glove, and has been chosen to the All-Star team seven times. But beyond the numbers, he is respected for being a quiet leader and great teammate. Old and young players both look up to him for his even-keel demeanor and work ethic. Also Read: Freddie Freeman Proves Braves Wrong With Historic Dodgers Performance