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 Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. A switch hitter and right-handed thrower, he previously played for the Cleveland Indians. Lindor's height is 5 feet 11 inches, and he weighs 190 pounds. He is known for his energetic and positive attitude on and off the field.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 26, 1956: Carrasquel's RBI Record

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

1993: Lindor's Record Tied

In 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 Broken for Runs Scored

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

1997: Lindor's Postseason Hits Record

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

2003: Lindor's Record Tied

2007: Lindor's Record Tied

2010: 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. They finished in fifth place despite only losing one game. Lindor was named to the All-IBAF Juniors Team in his position at shortstop.

2012: All-Star Futures Game Selection

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

2012: Indians Top Prospect

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

2013: 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.

2015: Runner-Up for Rookie of the Year

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

2016: Gold Glove and Esurance MLB Award

In 2016, Lindor finished the season with a .301 batting average, 15 home runs, and 78 RBIs. Following the 2016 season, Lindor was presented with his first Gold Glove Award and first Platinum Glove Award and was the 2016 Esurance MLB/This Year in Baseball Award winner for Best Defensive Player.

2016: All-Star Selection and Gold Glove Award

In 2016, 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.

2017: 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, where team Puerto Rico attained a 3–0 record. Following the conclusion of the tournament, he was named to the 2017 All-WBC team.

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

In 2017, Francisco Lindor was selected as shortstop on Baseball America's All-MLB Team, earned his first career Silver Slugger Award, and finished fifth in the AL MVP voting. 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

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.

2017: Postseason Grand Slam

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.

2017: Grand Slam in the AL Division Series

Lindor hit a grand slam in Game 2 of the 2017 AL Division Series.

2018: First season with 25+ home runs and stolen bases

In 2018, Lindor had one of his three separate seasons with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases.

2018: All-Star Selection, Walk-off Home Run, and Silver Slugger Award

In 2018, Lindor was selected to the All-Star Game for the third consecutive year and hit a walk-off home run in August. For the season, he won the Silver Slugger Award for the second consecutive year.

2018: AL Player of the Month and All-Star Selection

In 2018, Lindor won the first two AL Player of the Week Awards of his career in consecutive weeks in May and was named AL Player of the Month due to his tremendous month of May. He was also selected to the 2018 All-Star Game.

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

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

May 31, 2022: National League Player of the Week

On May 31, 2022, Lindor was named National League Player of the Week, driving in a run in every game and slashing .348/.407/.870 during that week. It was his third time receiving that distinction in either league, and his first time with the Mets.

December 6, 2022: Named to All-MLB Second Team

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

June 27, 2023: 200th Career Home Run

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 of pitcher Julio Teherán.

2023: Third season with 25+ home runs and stolen bases

In 2023, Lindor had one of his three separate seasons with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases.

2024: Lindor's performance in 2024 season with the Mets

In 2024, Lindor played in 152 games for the Mets, batting .273/.344/.500 with 33 home runs, 29 stolen bases, and 91 RBI.

2024: Lindor hit a grand slam against the Phillies

In Game 4 of the 2024 NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, 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. Across 13 postseason games, Lindor had 2 home runs and 8 RBI, scoring 11 runs and hitting to a slash line of .275/.387/.490.

2024: Mets clinched a spot in the MLB Postseason

On September 30, in the penultimate game of the season, Lindor hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the 9th inning to give the Mets an 8–7 lead over the Atlanta Braves, which proved the final score, and allowed the Mets to clinch a spot in the 2024 MLB postseason.

April 7, 2025: 1,500th Career Hit

On April 7, 2025, during a game against the Miami Marlins, Lindor notched his 1,500th career hit, a single to left field off of pitcher Tyler Phillips in the bottom of the 5th inning. He went 3-for-4 with three singles and a run in a 2–0 Mets victory.

2025: All-Star Game Selection and 200th Stolen Base

In 2025, Francisco 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. He also recorded his 200th career stolen base, becoming the third shortstop in MLB history with 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases.