"Freeland has taken advantage of the absence this spring of Tommy Edman (injury) and Hyeseong Kim (WBC), getting an extended chance to make the Dodgers' Opening Day roster. Freeland's ability to play above-average defense at both second and third base and his switch-hitting ability enhance his chances of making the team. He's grinded at-bats and drawn walks this spring, and scouts and front office executives have taken notice."
"Alex has been really impressive all spring. He's worked really hard with our hitting group, and his swing looks great from both sides. He's also displayed outstanding at-bat quality along with strong defense at multiple positions."
"To exceed rookie eligibility, Freeland would have had to surpass 130 at-bats in MLB, or have spent 45 total days on the MLB roster during the season. He spent just over a month in MLB last year, and only logged 89 at-bats. Since he didn't surpass either of those thresholds, Freeland is still eligible to win Rookie of the Year in the upcoming season."
Alex Freeland, a 24-year-old infielder, has emerged as a standout performer during the Dodgers' spring training. Playing in 15 games while filling in for injured Tommy Edman and Hyeseong Kim at the World Baseball Classic, Freeland has demonstrated above-average defense at both second and third base, accumulated 10 walks, and showcased his switch-hitting capabilities. Despite a modest .480 OPS in the Cactus League, his at-bat quality and defensive versatility have impressed both scouts and front office executives. General Manager Brandon Gomes praised his work ethic and swing development. Freeland spent a month in MLB in 2025 with limited success, but remains rookie-eligible after logging only 89 at-bats, keeping him in contention for Rookie of the Year honors.
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