Freeman not wasting much time: Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman finished 1 for 4 with a run scored during the Braves' 2-0 win over Tampa Bay in an interleague matchup on Sunday. Freeman has now collected four hits, including a homer, since missing a game last Tuesday because of a minor eye issue. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Freeman, is swinging at first pitches during 48 percent of his at-bats -- second only to Texas' Josh Hamilton (56). "It works," he said. "Sometimes I’ll get a little too aggressive and I’ve got to take a step back and say all right, I’m going to switch it up and take one here. Kind of play with their minds a little bit. But other than that, if it’s coming over the white [of the plate] I’m swinging." (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Freeman continues to enjoy a solid sophomore campaign and ranks among the National League leaders in RBI (32) and suns scored (29). He has certainly reveled in taking over as Atlanta's No. 3 hitter earlier this year and produced six homers and 27 RBI to keep a firm grasp on the spot. Freeman has now racked up 13 runs through 18 games this month. Fantasy owners should keep him entrenched in all formats at this point. (Updated 05/20/2012).
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/18/2012 22:34 Hanson pitches Braves past Rays
Tommy Hanson pitched seven effective innings, Freddie Freeman drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night.
05/17/2012 22:12 Beachy stops Marlins, earns first shutout
Brandon Beachy improved his major-league best ERA with a couple of career milestones and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Thursday night.
05/16/2012 22:37 Marlins continue hot May behind Stanton
Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer and possibly saved two runs with a diving catch and the Miami Marlins beat the Braves 8-4 on Wednesday night, adding another win to their impressive May record.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
Freddie Freeman seemed destined to disappoint in Fantasy when the Braves named him their opening day starter in 2011. He looked overmatched in a September trial and, at age 21, was an obvious candidate to return to the minors. How could he possibly keep pace with the big boys at the highest-scoring position in Fantasy? Well, that's why baseball scouts and executives have their jobs and we have ours. After a slow April that more or less made him an afterthought in standard mixed leagues, the rookie found his form, batting .294 with 18 homers the rest of the way. His big breakthrough came in July, when he hit .362 with six homers and a 1.033 OPS. Though he finished the season on a down note, he proved he can clearly hold his own at first base and is already a middle-of-the-order hitter at an age when most players -- some top prospects, even -- are still toiling in the lower level of the minors. Freeman won't contend for 30 homers until he reaches his prime and could stand to improve his plate discipline, but with even a small step forward in 2012 he'll be an every-week starter in Fantasy. Target him as your corner infielder or utility player in the middle-to-late rounds. (Updated 1/5/12)
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