Francisco Lindor, nicknamed "Mr. Smile," is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. Previously, he played for the Cleveland Indians. A switch-hitter and right-handed thrower, Lindor is known for his positive attitude and on-field talent.
On April 26, 1956, Chico Carrasquel drove in seven runs in a game against the Kansas City Athletics.
On November 14, 1993, Francisco Miguel Lindor Serrano, nicknamed "Mr. Smile", was born. He is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop.
In 1993, Rafael Palmeiro achieved at least two doubles and two home runs in a single game.
During the 2016 MLB postseason, Francisco Lindor's 16 postseason hits are the most hits by a batter since 1997.
In 2003, Jim Edmonds achieved at least two doubles and two home runs in a single game.
In 2007, Adrian Beltre achieved at least two doubles and two home runs in a single game.
In 2010, Francisco Lindor played for the 18U United States team in the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The team finished in fifth place and Lindor was named to the All-IBAF Juniors Team at shortstop.
In 2011, Francisco Lindor began his professional career with the Short-Season A New York-Penn League Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
In 2011, Francisco Lindor was selected in the first round, eighth overall, by the Cleveland Indians in the MLB draft.
Before the 2012 season, MLB.com rated Francisco Lindor as a top prospect in baseball. He was assigned to the Lake County Captains and named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game.
In 2012, Francisco Lindor participated in the All-Star Futures Game while playing in the minor leagues.
Prior to the 2012 season, Baseball America ranked Francisco Lindor as the Indians top prospect.
On July 15, 2013, Francisco Lindor was promoted to the Akron Aeros of the Class AA Eastern League.
By 2013, Francisco Lindor was rated by Baseball America as the Indians' top overall prospect.
In 2013, the baseball facility at Montverde Academy was named after Francisco Lindor.
On May 7, 2014, the Indios de Mayagüez traded Francisco Lindor's LBPRC player rights to the Gigantes de Carolina in exchange for Carlos Correa.
On July 21, 2014, the Indians promoted Francisco Lindor to the Columbus Clippers of the Class AAA International League.
On June 14, 2015, the Indians purchased Francisco Lindor's contract from Columbus and added him to the active roster. He made his debut with the Indians that day as a pinch hitter and recorded his first major league hit.
Francisco Lindor began the 2015 season with the Columbus Clippers.
In 2015, Francisco Lindor placed second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting.
In 2016, Francisco Lindor led the Indians to a World Series appearance and earned his first All-Star selection and Gold Glove Award, becoming the first Puerto Rican shortstop to win the Gold Glove Award.
In 2016, Francisco Lindor was presented with his first Gold Glove Award and first Platinum Glove Award. He was also the 2016 Esurance MLB/This Year in Baseball Award winner for Best Defensive Player and finished ninth in the AL Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) voting.
On April 5, 2017, Francisco Lindor hit his first career grand slam against the Texas Rangers, helping the Indians sweep the season-opening series.
In 2017, Francisco Lindor played for the Puerto Rican national team at the World Baseball Classic (WBC). He was selected the MVP of Pool D and named to the 2017 All-WBC team.
In 2017, Francisco Lindor won his first Silver Slugger Award. During the 2017 World Baseball Classic, playing for the Puerto Rico national baseball team, Lindor was named to the 2017 All-WBC Team.
In 2017, end of season awards for Francisco Lindor included selection as shortstop on Baseball America's All-MLB Team, and his first career Silver Slugger Award at shortstop. He finished fifth in the AL MVP voting, and was selected as the cover athlete of the video game R.B.I. Baseball 18.
In Game 2 of the 2017 AL Division Series against the New York Yankees, Francisco Lindor became the third shortstop in major league history to hit a grand slam in the postseason.
In Game 2 of the 2017 AL Division Series, Francisco Lindor previously hit a grand slam.
Due to his tremendous month of May, Francisco Lindor was named AL Player of the Month in 2018. He also became the fourth player in history to produce at least two doubles and two home runs in a single game twice in one season.
In 2018, Francisco Lindor was selected to the All-Star Game for the third consecutive year and won the Silver Slugger Award for consecutive years.
In the 2018 AL Division Series, Francisco Lindor batted .364 with 2 home runs, but the Indians were swept in 3 games by the Houston Astros.
In 2019, Francisco Lindor was again an All-Star and won his second Gold Glove Award at shortstop.
In November 2020, Francisco Lindor and his wife Katia welcomed their first child, Kalina.
Following the 2020 season, Francisco Lindor was traded to the New York Mets.
In 2020, Francisco Lindor struggled with the Indians, with career worsts in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and wRC+.
On January 7, 2021, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco were traded by the Indians to the New York Mets.
On March 31, 2021, Francisco Lindor and the Mets agreed to a 10-year, $341 million contract extension, keeping him with the team through 2031.
On December 16, 2021, Francisco Lindor married Katia (née Reguero) in Miami, Florida.
On May 31, 2022, Francisco Lindor was named National League Player of the Week. He drove in a run in every game during that week and slashed .348/.407/.870.
On December 6, 2022, Francisco Lindor was named to the All-MLB Second Team.
In June 2023, Francisco Lindor and his wife Katia welcomed their second child, Amapola.
On June 27, 2023, Francisco Lindor hit his 200th career home run during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The home run was hit off pitcher Julio Teherán.
In 2023, Francisco Lindor joined the 30–30 club.
In 2023, Francisco Lindor played for the Puerto Rican national team at the World Baseball Classic, serving as team captain. He played in five games.
In 2024, Lindor played in 152 games for the Mets, batting .273/.344/.500 with 33 home runs, 29 stolen bases, and 91 RBI.
In Game 4 of the 2024 NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam off pitcher Carlos Estévez in the bottom of the 6th inning to lift the Mets to a 4–1 lead and propel them to the NL Championship Series.
On September 30, Francisco Lindor hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the 9th inning in the penultimate game of the season, giving the Mets an 8–7 lead over the Atlanta Braves, which proved the final score. This allowed the Mets to clinch a spot in the 2024 MLB postseason.
In March 2025, Francisco Lindor and his wife Katia welcomed their third child, Koa.
On April 7, 2025, during a game against the Miami Marlins, Francisco Lindor achieved his 1,500th career hit. It was a single to left field off Tyler Phillips in the bottom of the 5th inning. Lindor went 3-for-4 with three singles and a run in the 2–0 Mets victory.
Francisco Lindor will reprise his role as team captain for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
In 2023, Francisco Lindor's performance ensured Puerto Rico's qualification for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Francisco Lindor's contract with the Mets ends in 2031.
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