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 in MLB. Previously, he played for the Cleveland Indians. He is a switch hitter and right-handed thrower, standing 5'11" and weighing 190 pounds. Lindor is Puerto Rican.
The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-1, with Francisco Lindor contributing to the win. Pete Alonso also delivered a strong defensive performance, stealing the spotlight in the Bay.
On July 2, 2018, Francisco 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.
In 2018, Francisco 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).
On July 10, 2018, Francisco Lindor scored his 80th run before the All-Star break, breaking the record for most by a Puerto Rican MLB player which was previously 79 runs in 1996 by Edgar Martínez.
During the 2016 MLB postseason, Lindor's 16 postseason hits were the most hits by a batter since 1997.
In 2018, Francisco 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).
In 2018, Francisco 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).
In 2010, Francisco Lindor played for the 18U United States team in the 2010 World Junior Baseball Championship held in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The team finished fifth, and Lindor was named to the All-IBAF Juniors Team as a shortstop.
Prior to the 2012 season, Baseball America ranked Francisco Lindor as the Indians top prospect.
By 2013, Lindor was rated by Baseball America as the Cleveland Indians' top overall prospect.
In 2013, the baseball facility at Montverde Academy was named after Francisco Lindor.
In 2015, Lindor placed second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting.
In 2016, Francisco Lindor finished the season with a .301 batting average and was named a Gold Glove Award finalist, later winning the award along with his first Platinum Glove Award. He also won the 2016 Esurance MLB/This Year in Baseball Award winner for Best Defensive Player and finished ninth in the AL MVP voting.
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.
Francisco Lindor's end of season awards for 2017 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 2017, Francisco Lindor represented Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic (WBC). He was named MVP of Pool D, where Puerto Rico had a 3–0 record. His offensive stats in the first round included a .455 average, two home runs, and four RBI. He was also named to the 2017 All-WBC team after Puerto Rico lost to the United States in the championship game.
In 2017, 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 Game 2 of the 2017 AL Division Series, Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam, marking one of his two grand slams in the postseason.
Francisco Lindor was named AL Player of the Month for May 2018. He led all players with 44 hits and 27 runs scored during the month.
In 2018, Francisco Lindor had a season where he achieved at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases.
On July 9, 2018, Francisco Lindor was selected to the 2018 All-Star Game, his third consecutive All-Star appearance. For the season, he batted .277 and was 3rd in the league in power–speed number (30.2), winning the Silver Slugger Award in consecutive years.
On May 31, 2022, Francisco Lindor was named National League Player of the Week.
On December 6, 2022, Francisco Lindor was named to the All-MLB Second Team.
In 2023, Francisco Lindor had a season where he achieved at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases.
In 2023, Lindor joined the 30–30 club.
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. This play propelled the Mets to a 4–1 lead, advancing them to the NL Championship Series.
On September 30, Francisco Lindor's go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the 9th inning against the Atlanta Braves, gave the Mets an 8–7 lead, securing their spot in the 2024 MLB postseason.
In 2025, Francisco Lindor was selected as the National League's starting shortstop in the 2025 All-Star Game, his first selection as a Met and fifth overall. He joins Bud Harrelson and José Reyes as the only Mets shortstops to start an All-Star Game.
Puerto Rico is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island functioning...
Roberto Clemente was a celebrated Puerto Rican baseball player for...
The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation occupying the eastern...
The Atlanta Braves are a Major League Baseball MLB team...
Florida a southeastern U S state is a peninsula between...
Philadelphia or Philly is Pennsylvania's most populous city and the...
2 months ago Kraken to Offer Tokenized Stocks of Apple, Tesla, Nvidia Outside the U.S.
3 months ago Fox Renews 'The Floor' and 'Extracted,' Cancels One Show; Rob Lowe Involved.
2 months ago Samuel L. Jackson and Pierce Brosnan unite for 'The Unholy Trinity' Western film.
26 days ago Ferry Sinks Near Bali: Dozens Missing, Four Dead in Indonesia Tragedy
24 days ago Krejcikova Escapes, Rybakina Rolls, and Djokovic Crushes at Wimbledon Championships
Donald John Trump Jr or Don Jr is an American businessman and the eldest child of former U S President...
John Michael Ozzy Osbourne is a prominent English singer songwriter...
Jupiter is the fifth and largest planet from the Sun...
Candace Owens is an American political commentator and author known...
Hulk Hogan born Terry Gene Bollea is a retired American...
Garry's Mod a sandbox game developed by Facepunch Studios and...
Pam Bondi is an American attorney lobbyist and politician A...