 After posting a win-loss record of 13-6 and an ERA of 4.03 in 27 starts in AA in 1986, Freeman got the call to join the big club, debuting with the Phillies on September 16.Across three starts, he went 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA, despite walking more batters (10) than he struck out (8).His first win also came on the same day that his first daughter was born.