Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a lofty comparison for superstar Freddie Freeman, comparing him to Hall of Famer and San Diego Padres legend Tony Gwynn.
“In the batter’s box, he is the modern-day Tony Gwynn,” Roberts said. “I’ll say that and I stand by that. … I knew Tony as a friend. I think Tony would take that as a compliment, for me saying that. …
“It’s striking, given how much he can still slug, how much teams prepare for him. Hitting is harder than it’s ever been, because of the stuff, the matchups. So for him to be able to do that, it’s remarkable.