Freddie Freeman notches 2,500th career hit

The 17-year veteran becomes just the 102nd player in MLB history to reach the milestone

PITTSBURGH (KYMA) - Freddie Freeman added another milestone to his decorated career Sunday, recording the 2,500th hit of his major league career during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 12-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The hit made Freeman just the 102nd player in Major League Baseball history to reach the 2,500-hit mark. The 17-year veteran is currently the only active player to have achieved the milestone.

Freeman entered the game with a career batting average of .299 while spending time with both the Atlanta Braves and Dodgers.

The World Series champion and multiple-time All-Star has been one of baseball's most consistent hitters throughout his career, earning a reputation as one of the game's premier first basemen.

In addition, he milestone came during another dominant performance by Los Angeles, which improved to 43-24 on the season with the win over Pittsburgh.

The Dodgers remain atop the National League West standings with an 8.5-game division lead and continue to own one of the best records in baseball.

For Freeman, the historic hit added another accomplishment to a career that already includes a World Series title, an MVP award and multiple All-Star selections.