'I just hope my mom's proud of me... That’s all I want. I hope she’s smiling down.'
Freeman, born in Fountain Valley, Calf., lost his mom to skin cancer when he was just 10 years old, though he knew how much Canada meant to her even at a young age. Despite being raised in Southern California, his parents — both of whom were born in Ontario — ensured he knew the value of being a Canadian.So when Team USA called in 2017 asking if he was interested in joining their stacked WBC lineup, he declined and instead opted to represent the country where his mom grew up.
“In my heart, honouring my mother and playing for Team Canada is the right decision for me... Even if I hit zero every single season, I think she’d still be proud of me. I just hope she’s proud of me...
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