Francisco Lindor's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Francisco Lindor.

Francisco Lindor, nicknamed "Mr. Smile", is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the New York Mets. Previously, he played for the Cleveland Indians. He is a switch hitter and throws right-handed. Lindor is originally from Puerto Rico and competes in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 26, 1956: Historical Record

On July 2, 2018 Lindor became the second shortstop in the franchise history to drive in seven runs in a game, following Chico Carrasquel against the Kansas City Athletics on April 26, 1956.

1987: Teammates Howard Johnson and Darryl Strawberry go 30-30

In 1987, Howard Johnson and Darryl Strawberry became set of teammates in MLB history to ever go 30–30 in the same season

1993: Historical Comparison

Lindor became the fourth player in history to produce at least two doubles and two home runs in a single game twice in one season, following Rafael Palmeiro (1993), Jim Edmonds (2003), and Adrián Beltré (2007).

1996: Teammates Dante Bichette and Ellis Burks go 30-30

In 1996, Dante Bichette and Ellis Burks became set of teammates in MLB history to ever go 30–30 in the same season

1996: Most Runs by a Puerto Rican MLB Player

On July 10, 2018 Lindor scored his 80th run before the All-Star break, thus breaking the record for most by a Puerto Rican MLB player which was previously 79 runs in 1996 by Edgar Martínez.

1997: Postseason Hit Record

During the 2016 MLB postseason, Lindor's 16 postseason hits are the most hits by a batter since 1997.

2003: Historical Comparison

2007: Historical Comparison

2010: Lindor Plays in World Junior Baseball Championship

In 2010, Lindor played for the 18U United States team in the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship, finishing in fifth place and being named to the All-IBAF Juniors Team.

2012: Ranked Indians Top Prospect

Prior to the 2012 season, Baseball America ranked Lindor as the Indians' top prospect.

2013: Top Prospect Rating

By 2013, Lindor was rated by Baseball America as the Cleveland Indians' top overall prospect.

2013: Baseball Facility Named After Lindor

In 2013, the baseball facility at Montverde Academy, where Lindor attended, was named after him.

2015: Second in American League Rookie of the Year Voting

In 2015, Francisco Lindor placed second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting.

2016: Gold Glove Award and Best Defensive Player Award

In 2016, Lindor earned his first Gold Glove Award and Platinum Glove Award and was named the Esurance MLB/This Year in Baseball Award winner for Best Defensive Player; he also finished ninth in the AL MVP voting.

2016: All-Star Selection, Gold Glove Award, and World Series Appearance

In 2016, Lindor led the Cleveland Indians to a World Series appearance, earned his first All-Star selection, and won his first Gold Glove Award, becoming the first Puerto Rican shortstop to win the Gold Glove Award.

2017: Postseason Grand Slam

During Game 2 of the 2017 AL Division Series against the New York Yankees, Lindor became the third shortstop in major league history to hit a grand slam in the postseason.

2017: Lindor Plays in World Baseball Classic

In 2017, 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.

2017: Silver Slugger Award and R.B.I. Baseball 18 Cover Athlete

In 2017, Lindor was selected as shortstop on Baseball America's All-MLB Team, won his first career Silver Slugger Award at shortstop, finished fifth in the AL MVP voting, and was selected as the cover athlete of the video game R.B.I. Baseball 18.

2017: Silver Slugger Award and All-WBC Team Selection

In 2017, Lindor won his first Silver Slugger Award and was named to the 2017 All-WBC Team while playing for the Puerto Rico national baseball team during the World Baseball Classic.

2018: Lindor achieves 25 Home Runs and 25 Stolen Bases

In 2018, Lindor achieved at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases.

2018: All-Star Selection and Silver Slugger Award

In 2018, Lindor was selected to the 2018 All-Star Game, his third consecutive All-Star appearance, and won the Silver Slugger Award for the second consecutive year.

2018: AL Player of the Month and Week Awards

In 2018, Lindor won the first two AL Player of the Week Awards of his career in consecutive weeks of May 6 and 13. Due to his tremendous month of May, Lindor was named AL Player of the Month.

April 26, 2019: 100th and 101st Home Runs

On April 26, 2019, Lindor hit two home runs to lead the Indians to a 6–3 victory over the Houston Astros, marking the 100th and 101st home runs of his career.

May 31, 2022: National League Player of the Week

On May 31, 2022, Lindor was named National League Player of the Week, marking his third time receiving that distinction and his first time with the Mets.

December 6, 2022: All-MLB Second Team Selection

On December 6, 2022, Lindor was named to the All-MLB Second Team.

June 27, 2023: Lindor Hits 200th Career Home Run

On June 27, 2023, Francisco Lindor hit his 200th career home run during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, off pitcher Julio Teherán.

2023: Joins the 30-30 Club

In 2023, Francisco Lindor joined the 30-30 club for the first time.

2023: Lindor Achieves Multiple Milestones in 2023 Season

In 2023, Lindor achieved his first career 30–30 season.

2023: Lindor Achieves Milestone Season

In 2023, Lindor became the first shortstop in MLB history to have three separate seasons with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases, repeating his achievements from 2018 and 2023.

2024: Lindor achieves 25 Home Runs and 25 Stolen Bases

In 2024, Lindor became the first shortstop in MLB history to have four separate seasons with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases, having done so already in 2018, 2023.

2024: Mets Clinch Postseason Spot

On September 30, 2024, Lindor's go-ahead two-run homer in the 9th inning secured an 8–7 victory over the Atlanta Braves, clinching a spot for the Mets in the 2024 MLB postseason.

April 7, 2025: Lindor Notches 1,500th Career Hit

On April 7, 2025, during a game against the Miami Marlins, Lindor recorded his 1,500th career hit, a single off pitcher Tyler Phillips, contributing to a 2–0 Mets victory.

2025: Lindor Achieves Multiple Milestones in 2025 Season

In 2025, Lindor became the first MLB shortstop to have 5 seasons of 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in his career. Lindor achieved his second career 30–30 season, his first since 2023, and became the second shortstop to ever have two of them, joining Bobby Witt Jr. Also, he and teammate Juan Soto became the third set of teammates in MLB history to ever go 30–30 in the same season.

2025: Lindor Selected for 2025 All-Star Game

In 2025, Lindor was selected as the National League's starting shortstop in the 2025 All-Star Game, marking his first selection as a Met and his fifth overall. On July 12, 2025, Lindor recorded his 200th career stolen base.