‘Smart Kid!’ – Fans Lose It as Freddie Freeman’s Son Picks Shohei Ohtani Over Him for All-Star Excitement

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Freddie Freeman’s homecoming to Atlanta for the 2025 All-Star Game just got a lot more entertaining. The Dodgers’ first baseman brought his family to Truist Park, where his eldest son, Charlie, delivered the kind of innocent honesty that only kids can pull off. When asked which player he was most excited to see at the Midsummer Classic, Charlie’s answer caught everyone off guard, including his dad.

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Why Did Charlie Freeman Choose His Teammate’s Teammate?

During a press conference on Monday, Freeman and his eldest son, 8-year-old Charlie, faced questions from the media. When Charlie was asked to name the ballplayer he was most excited to see during the Midsummer Classic, he replied without hesitation: “Shohei Ohtani.”

Freeman’s reaction was immediate and hilarious. “You get to see Shohei every day,” he told his son, perfectly capturing what every parent feels when their kid states the obvious.

However, you can’t blame Charlie’s choice. The two-way phenom remains among the most recognized and followed baseball stars globally. Fans quickly jumped in with their reactions to the kid’s reply, flooding the social media post with comments.

The responses showed fans appreciated Charlie’s honesty. “We know Charlie is a smart kid,” one fan commented. Another added, “Who else should he name? There’s nothing but Jazz there. So naturally it’ll be Sho.” A third fan noted, “Ohtani performing well in the All-Star Game is a different dessert from the usual Ohtani.”

When Freeman pressed his son further, asking who he’d like to see in the clubhouse that he usually doesn’t, Charlie replied, “Fernando [Tatis Jr.].” Freeman told the media that his son had already met Tatis before, adding another layer to the family’s baseball connections.

What Makes Ohtani’s All-Star Performance So Special?

This marks Ohtani’s fifth All-Star appearance in his eight years in the big leagues. The three-time MVP continues to amaze the baseball fraternity with his immense skills in both departments of the game. On Monday, Ohtani was announced as the leadoff hitter for the NL All-Star team by skipper Dave Roberts.

Ohtani’s 2025 numbers back up Charlie’s excitement. The generational talent boasts a .276 batting average with 32 home runs and 60 RBIs off 102 hits in 370 at-bats, including 12 doubles and seven triples. He has a dominant OPS of .988. Ohtani has already made five starts from the mound this campaign and has given up just one run on five hits while striking out ten in nine innings.

For Freeman, this All-Star Game represents his ninth selection overall and fourth straight with the Dodgers. The 2020 NL MVP returns to Atlanta with his wife Chelsea, and three kids, Charlie, Brandon and Maximus. They were all witnesses when the lefty slugger lifted his maiden World Series trophy with the Braves in 2021, making this homecoming even more meaningful after his 12 years with Atlanta before joining the Dodgers.

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