Freddie Freeman and wife Chelsea reveal why Braves crushed his ‘worm’ dance dreams after viral dance performance in WS party

Freddie Freeman broke the internet with his version of the "worm" dance during the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series win celebrations during a private gathering at Mookie Betts' residence. The Dodgers infielder explained why the world hadn't seen that side of the former NL MVP.

In a video originally posted on Mookie Betts' TikTok account after their Tuesday celebrations, and reshared on multiple social media accounts since, Freddie Freeman could be seen doing the viral dance that requires the dancer to undulate their body on the floor, replicating a worm-like movement.

On Wednesday, a video posted on the Dodgers' TikTok account saw Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, give an insight into his dance skills. According to him, the Atlanta Braves organization, which drafted him in the 2007 MLB Draft, didn't want the first baseman to risk a major injury by performing the dance move.

"He got banned from doing it, but he's really good at doing the worm," Chelsea said. "I banned from the doing the worm in 2008," Freddie added. "I did it on the field in Charleston, South Carolina and the Atlanta Braves organization said, no more because I used to get real high. Not a bad dancer."

Freddie Freeman had suited up for the Rome Braves of the Class A South Atlantic League in 2008. He made his way up the ranks and got his MLB debut in September 2010.

Since then, he has turned out to be a future Hall of Famer in the MLB, with a career .300 average, more than 2,000 hits and 300 home runs, nine All-Star appearances and three World Series rings.

Freddie Freeman sets sights on three-peat with Dodgers

Freddie Freeman made his intentions clear during their World Series parade celebrations at Dodger Stadium on Monday, that the Dodgers are looking to go one better in 2026 by completing a three-peat. He referenced previous speakers, Mookie Betts and President and CEO Stan Kasten, in his message.

“Like Mookie said, ever since I got here, we started winning,” Freeman said. “There is nothing better than hoisting up these trophies for you guys. Just like Stan said, over 4 million of you came to watch us play this year, and we delivered. Job in 2024, done. Job in 2025, done. Job in 2026, starts now.”

If the Dodgers complete the win, they will become the first team since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees to complete the three-peat.

Edited by R. Nikhil Parshy