Freddie Freeman reports to Braves camp, fit and clear-eyed

Freeman reported to spring training Friday and was in the batting cage an hour later taking swings at balls off a tee. (Video by David O’Brien)

Freddie Freeman’s left wrist is completely healed, his eyes have been surgically corrected and the Braves slugger is ready to do big things and hopes the team is, too.

Freeman arrived at spring training Friday, two days before the official reporting day for position players. It was the first time he discussed at length the Lasik eye surgery he had in October and his workout regimen this winter. He missed nearly seven weeks of the 2017 season after breaking his left wrist May 17, halting a career-best start to his season. He still hit .307 with 28 homers and a .989 OPS in 117 games.

“I got Lasik, so I’m looking forward to testing that out,” said Freeman, who was bothered by dry eyes and blurry vision for years and wore contacts during games. “Everything feels good so far hitting in the offseason. I feel great. I worked out hard. I concentrated on my left wrist, getting that strong. Everything feels good, body feels great, and I’m ready to go.”

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