Freddie Freeman gives honest answer to kids with big-league aspirations
Freddie Freeman appeared on MLB Central and was asked what advice he would give to aspiring baseball players. He told kids to "swing hard" but emphasized that they should simply enjoy the game and not treat it like a job. Freeman highlighted his own childhood experience of playing casually and advises against excessive training, encouraging kids to have fun and stay active in other sports.
- ▪Freeman appeared on the MLB Central broadcast and was asked by Lauren Shehadi what advice he would give to young baseball players.
- ▪He responded that kids should swing hard but primarily focus on having fun and being a kid, rather than over‑training or taking baseball too seriously.
- ▪Freeman said he grew up playing casually in Southern California and encourages kids to play other sports and avoid taking lessons every week.
- ▪He reiterated his own success as a three‑time World Series champion, former NL MVP, World Series MVP and nine‑time All‑Star as evidence that a fun‑first approach works.
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MLB Freddie Freeman gives honest answer to kids with big-league aspirations By Thomas L. Murray Published June 13, 2026, 5:06 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Making an appearance as a guest on “MLB Central” on Saturday morning, Freddie Freeman was honest and direct when Lauren Shehadi asked him one thing he would tell young baseball players. Freeman quickly answered, saying to “Swing hard,” then laughed it off and went on to say kids just need to have fun. Freddie Freeman shares a message to youth baseball players:“Just be a kid… It's supposed to be fun.” pic.twitter.com/IJIFlcXj1A— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 13, 2026 “All these kids, they always ask me, ‘What do I need to do to be a big leaguer?’ ” Freeman said.
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