This season, Freeman leads all first basemen in WAR. At 28, he's squarely in his prime but seems to Buy MLB18 Stubs keep getting better with each season, though his ascension last year was slowed by a broken wrist. Freeman once struck out twice for every walk he drew. This season, he has walked 39 times and struck out just 46 times. He's hitting .340/.430/.568 on the season and leads the league in hits, doubles, OPS, OPS+ and total bases. Even though he's a cleanup hitter and the player who usually hits behind him (Nick Markakis) is also having a terrific season, Freeman leads the league in intentional walks.

This season looks like Freeman's long overdue coming-out party. He has been hot lately and has opened up more than a one-win gap in WAR between him and all other NL position players. He's well off the pace of Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, but nevertheless, if the Braves continue to push for a playoff spot, Freeman will likely be a top MVP candidate.