Francisco Lindor, baseball player, 280 home runs, 2015

Francisco Lindor

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Born: 11/14/1993 in Caguas, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2015-06-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Francisco Miguel Lindor

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Biography

Francisco Lindor is a dynamic position player who has established himself as one of the premier shortstops in Major League Baseball since making his debut on June 14, 2015. Born in 1993, Lindor quickly garnered attention for his exceptional defensive skills and offensive prowess, leading to his selection as an All-Star four times. Throughout his career, he has played in 1,375 games, accumulating 1,492 hits, 248 home runs, 770 RBIs, and a batting average of .274. His ability to steal bases, with a total of 185 stolen bases, showcases his speed and agility on the field, making him a dual threat. Lindor's playing style reflects the modern era of baseball, where a combination of power and speed is highly valued. As a standout performer, he has received accolades such as Rookie of the Month, reinforcing his rapid rise in the league. His contributions to the game extend beyond individual statistics; Lindor is known for his charismatic personality and leadership qualities, which have made him a fan favorite and an inspirational figure for aspiring players. As he continues his career, Lindor remains a pivotal presence in the league, influencing the game both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1557 6174 1023 1682 341 28 280 857 218 598 1138 0.272 0.341 0.473 0.814 14684.3

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .473 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.814 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2015 CLE AL 99 390 50 122 22 4 12 51 12 27 69 0.313 .254 (+23%) .316 (+11%) .404 (+19%) .721 (+16%) 1063.2
2016 CLE AL 158 604 99 182 30 3 15 78 19 57 88 0.301 .255 (+18%) .321 (+11%) .417 (+4%) .738 (+7%) 944.8
2017 CLE AL 159 651 99 178 44 4 33 89 15 60 93 0.273 .254 (+7%) .324 (+4%) .425 (+19%) .750 (+12%) 1583.7
2018 CLE AL 158 661 129 183 42 2 38 92 25 70 107 0.277 .247 (+12%) .318 (+11%) .409 (+27%) .727 (+20%) 2675.6
2019 CLE AL 143 598 101 170 40 2 32 74 22 46 98 0.284 .252 (+13%) .322 (+4%) .434 (+19%) .757 (+13%) 1434.9
2020 CLE AL 60 236 30 61 13 0 8 27 6 24 41 0.258 .244 (+6%) .321 (+4%) .417 (-1%) .739 (+1%) 78.7
2021 NYN NL 125 452 73 104 16 3 20 63 10 58 96 0.230 .243 (-6%) .317 (+2%) .410 (avg) .727 (+1%) 131.3
2022 NYN NL 161 630 98 170 25 5 26 107 16 59 133 0.270 .242 (+11%) .311 (+9%) .394 (+14%) .706 (+12%) 1470.2
2023 NYN NL 160 602 108 153 33 2 31 98 31 66 137 0.254 .248 (+2%) .320 (+5%) .414 (+14%) .734 (+10%) 1230.4
2024 NYN NL 152 618 107 169 39 1 33 91 29 56 127 0.273 .243 (+12%) .312 (+10%) .399 (+25%) .711 (+19%) 2298.4
2025 NYN NL 160 644 117 172 35 0 31 86 31 65 131 0.267 .245 (+9%) .314 (+10%) .403 (+15%) .718 (+13%) 1773.1
2026 NYM NL 22 88 12 18 2 2 1 1 2 10 18 0.205 .239 (-15%) .321 (-9%) .385 (-20%) .707 (-15%) 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
41 156 24 41 7 1 8 21 20 42 0.263

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 NLCS NYN 6 24 5 7 0 1 1 2 4 6 0.292
2024 NLDS1 NYN 4 18 4 5 2 0 1 5 2 6 0.278
2024 NLWC1 NYN 3 9 2 2 1 0 0 1 4 1 0.222
2022 NLWC1 NYN 3 10 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.200
2020 ALWC2 CLE 2 8 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.125
2018 ALDS2 CLE 3 11 3 4 0 0 2 2 0 2 0.364
2017 ALDS1 CLE 5 18 2 2 0 0 1 4 4 6 0.111
2016 ALCS CLE 5 19 2 7 1 0 1 3 1 5 0.368
2016 ALDS2 CLE 3 12 1 3 1 0 1 1 0 5 0.250
2016 WS CLE 7 27 2 8 1 0 0 2 3 6 0.296

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 1513 1506 1933 3699 112 819

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 CLE SS 98 97 132 247 10 60
2016 CLE SS 155 153 215 447 12 83
2017 CLE SS 158 158 210 391 10 111
2018 CLE SS 157 157 189 383 14 82
2019 CLE SS 137 137 159 312 10 68
2020 CLE SS 58 58 79 128 1 30
2021 NYN SS 124 122 160 275 10 58
2022 NYN SS 159 159 197 385 9 82
2023 NYN SS 158 158 181 396 11 98
2024 NYN SS 151 150 194 358 12 74
2025 NYN SS 158 157 217 377 13 73

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 1513
Designated Hitter 17

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2025 Player of the Week Week of 2025-08-16
2024 All-MLB Team - Second Team SS
2024 Player of the Week Week of 2024-08-24
2024 Silver Slugger SS
2024 TSN All-Star SS
2023 All-MLB Team - Second Team SS
2023 Silver Slugger SS
2022 All-MLB Team - Second Team SS
2022 MLB Players Choice Man of the Year
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-05-28
2019 Gold Glove SS
2018 Player of the Month May
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-05-05
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-05-12
2018 Silver Slugger SS
2018 TSN All-Star SS
2017 Silver Slugger SS
2017 TSN All-Star SS
2016 Gold Glove SS
2016 Platinum Glove
2016 This Year in Baseball Best Defensive Player Esurance
2016 TSN All-Star SS
2015 Rookie of the Month September

Featured In Rankings

#8
Top 20 Shortstops in MLB Baseball History
Ranked 8 of 20
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Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CLE AL $540,300
Total Career Earnings $540,300

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2025 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 61.0 420 0
2024 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 263.0 420 0
2023 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 52.0 420 0
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 77.0 420 0
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 13.0 420 0
2018 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 169.0 420 0
2017 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 143.0 420 0
2016 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 56.0 420 0
2015 Rookie of the Year AL 2nd 109.0 150 13