Clear your calendar and grab the popcorn, baseball fans — because just after the All-Star break, MLB Network is giving us the full Freddie Freeman experience.
Driven: The Freddie Freeman Story premieres Thursday, July 17 at 8 p.m. EDT, and from the early buzz, this isn’t just a highlight reel. This is a full-on, heartfelt, behind-the-scenes documentary on one of baseball’s most beloved stars.
The Freddie Freeman Journey
Freddie Freeman isn’t just a great first baseman. He’s one of the most respected, humble, and consistent presences in the game. But this documentary is digging much deeper than the box scores and Gold Gloves. MLB says the 90-minute feature will focus on Freeman’s upbringing, family roots, and the personal battles that shaped him.
That means revisiting the loss of his mother at a young age, a pivotal chapter in his life that forever shaped who he is. It’s the emotional cornerstone of Freeman’s journey — the reason behind that famous heart-touching gesture he makes before every at-bat. Then there’s the rise: MVP. Champion. And now, about to make his ninth All-Star appearance. Not bad for a kid from Fountain Valley, California.
The Atlanta Braves Years
No Freddie Freeman story is complete without Atlanta. The Braves are in his DNA — 12 seasons, one World Series ring, and a bond with fans that still runs deep. The documentary is set to feature interviews with key Braves voices, including Brian Snitker, Dansby Swanson, and Jason Heyward — names that spark memories of some of the best Braves moments from the last two decades.
And then there’s the break-up. Freeman left Atlanta in one of the most emotional and still-speculated free agency decisions in recent memory. He signed with the Dodgers in 2022, but not before a whirlwind of confusion, agent drama, and public heartbreak.
He even fired his agent shortly after joining L.A. — a move that raised eyebrows across the league. According to MLB, Freeman reflects deeply on that decision, and for fans still wondering what really happened, this might be our clearest look yet.
Dodger Blue, but Still Freddie Through and Through
Now in his third season with the Dodgers, Freeman hasn’t missed a beat. And the documentary will showcase that chapter too, with voices from L.A. like Dave Roberts, Mookie Betts, Justin Turner, and Andrew Friedman offering their takes on what it’s been like to have Freeman anchor the Dodger lineup.
MLB says the film captures “the humility, sportsmanship and authenticity” that make Freddie such a rare gem — a superstar who hasn’t let stardom change him. And if the trailer is any indication, this isn’t just a puff piece. This is storytelling, with heart.
You might think you know Freddie Freeman. But on July 17, MLB Network is pulling back the curtain and letting the world see what’s behind the smile, the swing, and the legacy. From childhood heartbreak to baseball’s brightest stage, Driven looks like it’s going to deliver one of the most personal portraits we’ve ever seen of a modern baseball icon.
