Sam Freeman pretty much came out of nowhere for the Braves in 2017 and provided a rare reliable relief, option particularly against left handed hitters.
What were the expectations?
Frankly not a lot. Freeman signed with the Braves in October of 2016 after spending time with the Cardinals, Rangers and Brewers. He began the season at Gwinnett but earned an early opportunity. Freeman made good on that chance and became one of the team’s better lefty relief options.
2017 Results
Freeman posted a 2.