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Dodgers All-Star Freddie Freeman makes big donation to his high school

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Freeman, who grew up in Orange, graduated from El Modena High School in 2007 and has consistently gone back to his old stopping grounds throughout his professional career.

Even though he's a six-time All-Star and World Series champion, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has never forgotten about the place that helped jumpstart his baseball career.

After signing with the Dodgers as a free agent in the offseason following 12 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Freeman quickly made a splash with the Boys in Blue on the field. The Orange Unified School District announced it will cover the remaining cost of the project expected to cost $1.1 million, according to the Orange County Register.

"He'll be out here with his dad and his kids sometimes and hitting the bat after working out," Kliner said to CBSLA Reporter Joy Benedict." a difference maker for us. It's huge."When finished next year, the clubhouse will be 1,400-square feet, with a team meeting room area and a coaches office.

 

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