The good-natured Canadian smack talk began before Freddie Freeman even cleared customs late Wednesday night. A citizen of both the United States and Canada, Freeman presented his American passport to the agent at the airport -- which evidently prompted a raised eyebrow.

Freddie Freeman was born in California and played for El Modena High School before starting his storied MLB career with the Atlanta Braves and -- eventually -- Los Angeles Dodgers. But if you're here, you might be wondering about something you might have heard as he plays the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series: Is Freeman Canadian?

Where is Freddie Freeman from? Hometown, nationality and more about Dodgers star's Canada roots originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Freddie Freeman is returning to his family roots when the Los Angeles Dodgers open defense of their World Series championship against the Blue Jays in Toronto on Friday.

Freddie Freeman has always cherished his visits to Toronto, which he describes as a special place due to his family's history. Raised in Southern California, Freeman's parents hail from Ontario, Canada.

The wife of the All-Star first baseman and last year’s World Series MVP stands out with the other WAGs in Toronto.

Freeman is a dual Canadian-American citizen who played for Canada at the 2017 and 2023 World Baseball Classics. However, he’s also one of the stars of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Blue Jays’ opponents in the World Series.