Los Angeles Dodgers cornerstone Freddie Freeman has set a remarkably ambitious personal goal for the 2025 season, declaring he plans to play in nearly every single game. The veteran first baseman, a model of consistency and durability, told ESPN he anticipates missing only three contests.

Freeman, 36, outlined his planned absences with characteristic focus: two games for the birth of his and wife Chelsea's fourth child, expected around September, and one celebratory day off following what he confidently expects will be another Dodgers division clinch. "A hundred and fifty-nine—that's good enough, right?" Freeman quipped, showcasing the blend of family commitment and competitive fire that defines his career.

This prediction underscores Freeman's legendary work ethic. Having already appeared in 626 of a possible 822 games (76%) as a Dodger, he continues to defy age. Since arriving in Los Angeles, he's been a hitting machine, slashing .309/.390/.516 with a .906 OPS and 99 home runs.

His confidence is backed by his team's historic performance. The Dodgers, riding a wave of 12 division titles in 13 years and back-to-back World Series championships, are again baseball's best early this season. With Freeman anchoring the lineup, their quest for a historic three-peat looks more than plausible, making his 159-game target a thrilling subplot for fans to follow all season long.