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. Prior to joining the Mets, Lindor played for the Cleveland Indians. He is a switch hitter and a right-handed thrower. He is known for his cheerful personality and engaging presence on and off the field.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 26, 1956: Second Shortstop in Franchise History

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

1993: Fourth Player in History

On June 1, 2018 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: Record for most runs before the All-Star Break

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: Most Postseason Hits Since 1997

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

2003: Fourth Player in History

2007: Fourth Player in History

2010: Lindor Plays in World Junior Baseball Championship

In 2010, Francisco Lindor played for the 18U United States team in the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He was named to the All-IBAF Juniors Team.

2012: Ranked as a Top Prospect and All-Star Futures Game Selection

Before the 2012 season, MLB.com rated Lindor as the 32nd best prospect in baseball. He was also assigned to the Lake County Captains and named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game.

2012: Ranked Indians Top Prospect

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

2013: Rated Indians' Top Prospect

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 was named after Francisco Lindor. He was also named to the USA Today All-USA high school baseball team.

2015: Second in Rookie of the Year Voting

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

2016: Gold Glove Award

In 2016, Lindor finished the season with a .301 batting average, 15 home runs, and 78 RBIs, and was named a Gold Glove Award finalist. Following the 2016 season, Lindor was presented with his first Gold Glove Award and first Platinum Glove Award.

2016: All-Star Selection and Gold Glove Award

In 2016, Lindor led the Cleveland 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.

2017: Lindor Plays in World Baseball Classic

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.

2017: Baseball America All-MLB Team and Silver Slugger Award

In 2017, Lindor was selected as shortstop on Baseball America's All-MLB Team and won his first career Silver Slugger Award at shortstop. He was also 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 during the World Baseball Classic while playing for the Puerto Rico national baseball team.

2017: Grand Slam in AL Division Series

In 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.

2018: Lindor Achieves 25-25 Season

In 2018, Francisco Lindor had a season with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases.

2018: Third Consecutive All-Star Appearance and Silver Slugger Award

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

2018: AL Player of the Week and Month 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. He was also named AL Player of the Month for May.

May 31, 2022: National League Player of the Week

On May 31, 2022, 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.

December 6, 2022: All-MLB Second Team

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 off of pitcher Julio Teherán during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

2023: Lindor Achieves 25-25 Season

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

2023: Joins the 30-30 Club

In 2023, Lindor joined the 30–30 club.

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

On April 7, 2025, Francisco Lindor notched his 1,500th career hit during a game against the Miami Marlins. It was a single to left field off Tyler Phillips.