The key-league chief in doubles this season is Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman. He is already set his profession excessive, which was 47 (final season, when he led the majors). Friday, he picked up his 53rd two-bagger of 2023:
How about that one? It was a hustle/pace double. Freeman’s been flashing his know-how and modest wheels on the bases this season with a career-high 17 stolen bases. Nonetheless, we’re right here for the doubles. That one, as famous above, set the Dodgers franchise file and this can be a storied franchise.
The brand new Dodgers leaderboard for doubles in a single season:
1. Freeman, 53, 2023
2. Johnny Frederick, 52, 1929
3. Shawn Inexperienced, 49, 2003
4. Babe Herman, 48, 1930
t5. Freeman, 47, 2022
t5. Wes Parker, 47, 1970
Within the larger image, Freeman’s tempo suggests he has an opportunity to do one thing actually particular.
The truth is, Freeman’s 53 doubles is already tied for the thirty third most in MLB historical past. There have solely been 24 particular person participant seasons with 55 doubles, solely 10 with 58 and solely six with 60-plus. With 53 doubles via 140 video games, Freeman is on tempo to finish up with 61 doubles.
Now, the Dodgers may effectively clinch the division after which don’t have anything to play for within the remaining week, or so, of the season. If that is the case, they will seemingly relaxation Freeman a sport or two or much more. That might have an effect right here. Nonetheless, it is value monitoring, as a result of no MLB participant has reached 60 doubles since Joe Medwick had 64 and Charlie Gehringer had 60 in 1936.
