MLB Superstar Freddie Freeman is Related to ‘Golden Bachelor’ Contestant

Golden Bachelor contestant Carol Freeman-Branstein has a connection to the world of sports — she’s the aunt of Los Angeles Dodgers player Freddie Freeman. 

Season 2 of the reality dating show premiered on Wednesday, Sept. 24, on ABC, and among its cast is striking blonde Carol, who just so happens to be related to the World Series winner. Freeman-Branstein, who works full-time as Freddie’s manager, has been an avid supporter of his professional baseball career from the beginning.

Carol originally hails from Canada, but currently lives in Florida. Her youngest, Carson Branstine, is a professional tennis player who represents Canada. Her two other daughters, Cassidy and Constance, played collegiate tennis at the University of California, Irvine and the University of Southern California, respectively.

According to her ABC bio, “Carol has a life full of love and hard work, but she’s missing one important piece — a man by her side. For Carol, this journey is all about finding her forever, so here’s to hoping she can find that meaningful connection with Mel.”

Carol is one of 23 single ladies competing for the hand of Mel Owens, 66, who also hails from the world of professional sports.

Owens is this season’s Golden Bachelor. He is a former NFL player, sporting nine seasons as a linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams. After retiring from football in 1989, Owens turned to law, aiding athletes with cases involving sports-related injuries. Now, Owens is looking for romance. 

Per ABC, Owens hopes to find a love “rooted in the simple joys of companionship — sharing life’s everyday moments, making plans for the future and growing stronger together as a couple.” 

“As the Golden Bachelor, he’s eager to meet someone who shares this vision and finally find that perfect teammate he’s been waiting for in his golden years,” the show’s press release states. 

The Golden Bachelor airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.