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Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It was huge," Lindor said. The As optioned infielder Nick Allen and also RHP Adam Oller to Triple-A Las Vegas and designated OF Cal Stevenson for assignment. I see it as hes holding players accountable. Following the conclusion of the tournament, he was named to the 2017 All-WBC team. Kind. With so many long innings for the Mets hitting, Senga even went down to the bullpen to stay ready. A: Baseball could be frustrating, man. Aledmys Daz connected leading off the sixth and Brent Rooker added his own solo shot in the sixth for an Oakland team that has dropped eight of nine and each of its initial four series. I see a long, big parade. Tough. 3 spot in the . The red ribbon on Francisco Lindor's glove is a tribute to his older sister. Beyond the days festivities, the Mets simply needed a win; that was clear after they suffered their first three-game series sweep earlier in the week against the Cubs. Lindor is now 27 and has a 10-year, $341 million deal with the New York Mets, the richest contract ever for a shortstop. Nogosek took a ball off his pitching elbow and needed an X-ray, and manager Buck Showalter expected to know more regarding his status Saturday. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [37], In Game 2 of the 2017 ALDS versus the New York Yankees, Lindor became the third shortstop in major league history to hit a grand slam in the postseason. Q: What is it like facing Justin Verlander? God knows what was in there., Lindor doesnt hesitate when asked to share the traits he gets from his dad: My stubborness and my willingness to compete, compete. Mom and Dad are still alive. A: She always has a smile. Francisco credits his hard-driving dad with teaching him the game and instilling the mantra be consistent on and off the field. Q: What is the biggest adversity you had to overcome? After Francisco Lindor broke up with Nilmarie Huertas, he began dating Katia Reguero. Exceeded rookie limits during 2015 season, 2023 Contract Status: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. It was Lindors 24th of the season, breaking a tie with Asdrbal Cabrera for the most home runs in a single season by a Mets shortstop. He stuck to what he believed, and I respect that. What If the Mariners Had Taken Francisco Lindor in the 2011 Draft? [2], Lindor attended Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. Showalter said his bullpen options were limited once Denyi Reyes completed the sixth and seventh innings scoreless. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Francisco Lindor has played for 2 teams; the Cleveland Indians and New York Mets. It was huge," Lindor said. Ooh, hes still tough love, Lindor says. His current contract terms are 10 yrs/$341M (22-31). A: I would describe it as very versatile very unapologetic and it could go anywhere. RHP Tommy Hunter (back spasms) was set to pitch for Triple-A Syracuse and is getting closer to a return. Turns out, fan Chris Howland owns Renegade's brother, and after he "retrieved" the ball himself he decided to hand it off to one of his furry . Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. You just gotta give em something to cheer for. A: Real, genuine, kind, fire, argumental, but understanding. Coming off a 4-2 homestand and a winning series against San Diego, New York kicked off a 10-game road trip spanning 11 days that starts in Oakland and ends across the bay at San Francisco next weekend. That total value of $341 million - one more mil than 21-year-old Fernando Tatis Jr. received over 14 years - might as well have been splashed on a Broadway marquee. 21, as did so many around Puerto Rico who revered Roberto Clemente. With so many long innings for the Mets hitting, Senga even went down to the bullpen to stay ready. Q: How long did it take you to get over losing Game 7 of the 2016 World Series to the Cubs while with Cleveland? John Curtiss was entrusted a 2-1 lead in the eighth and buckled, surrendering a two-run double to Shea Langeliers. Thats not unusual for the shortstop, whose salary and streakiness at the plate have sometimes disguised the fact that he leads the Mets in both bWAR and fWAR. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. It could be very hard, it could be very challenging. [53], On April 8, 2022, Lindor was hit on the head on a pitch by Steve Cishek. The perpetually smiling 27-year-old switch-hitting shortstop plans to celebrate with his Pops, Miguel Lindor, the man who made him who he is today on and off the diamond, while basking in the glow of his own newfound fatherhood to 7-month-old daughter Kalina. I have an amazing family. [36] On July 22, 2017 Lindor hit his first career walk-off home run in the 10th inning versus the Toronto Blue Jays for a 21 victory. He wants to be the big superstar.. I have God by my side, Im good. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. A: If I have the health, and if I can keep up with the young guys yeah. Ive got two Gold Gloves, Pops. A. Could you see yourself playing until 45? Try to be in other peoples shoes. I think hes got so much more. A: I grew up idolizing Pedro Martinez and he had a Rawlings glove that was red with a trapeze leather web. Nowadays you have the LeBron James, the D- [Dwyane] Wade, the [Russell] Westbrooks, Odell Beckham, [Marcus] Stroman in the big leagues. [40] He finished fifth in the AL MVP voting,[41] and was selected as the cover athlete of the video game R.B.I. Lindor was named to the All-IBAF Juniors Team in his position at short-stop. Everythings instinctual. [17], Prior to the 2012 season, Baseball America ranked him as the Indians top prospect. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Francisco Lindor is on Instagram at lindor12bc. [59] Lindor struggled during the first half of the 2021 season and was booed by the Citi Field home crowd on multiple occasions. A: Intimidating. [17], Lindor began the 2014 season with Akron. I have a beautiful wife [Katia] and an amazing daughter [Kalina]. So here to talk about it is Funky Kong.". Im glad I was able to get there, Nimmo said. A: Very routine-oriented easygoing and has a chip on his shoulder. This is truly a blessing. Joel Sherman of the New York Post laid into Lindor in a recent column titled "Francisco Lindor - not Javy Baez - is the real Mets issue." Lindor hasn't handled the bright lights of the . Francisco Lindor has never won a World Series. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? But I love it. In a win-or-go-home game in Pool D against the Dominican Republic, Lindor used his bat . Every uniformed member of the Mets and Pirates wore No. Dont forget Ive got two Silver Sluggers. Q: Tom Brady played until 45. I wasnt going to pitch Ottavino. A: It means a place I grew up I was able to help create a great environment for generations to come. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. I dont want to look bad. I got the ultimate protector by me, so Im good. [21], The Indians purchased Lindor's contract from Columbus on June 14, 2015 and added him to the active roster. Q: Would you ever consider being a manager one day? Francisco Miguel Lindor Serrano (born November 14, 1993), nicknamed "Mr. He also batted .426, four doubles, and four home runs. A: So much adversity. A: How many did he hit his first year [2019], 50-something [53]? OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Francisco Lindor took a couple of monster swings and the erratic Oakland pitching staff did plenty to help in a big night by the New York Mets. The Mets only scoring through eight innings came on solo homers by Tommy Pham and Francisco Lindor. Umpire cuts former Dodger's return ovation short with brut Cam Johnson's poster dunk epitomizes Nets' playoff lesson, The Stanley Cup clock is ticking on these Rangers, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, 'Mike & Molly' star Billy Gardell details 150-pound weight loss: My diabetes is 'gone', Woman fatally shot by upstate NY homeowner after pulling into wrong driveway: sheriff. Smile, because I think with a smile, you can smile to someone and you can change their days, you can brighten their day cause smilings infectious. Q: Whats it like being Francisco Lindor? A: This place has an amazing vibe to it. It is his gamer, the one that has helped the young shortstop become one of baseball's budding superstars. Oakland sends RHP Shintaro Fujinami (0-2, 17.55) to the mound still seeking his first big league victory. Eduardo Escobar, the team's chatty and high-energy third baseman, occupies the locker to Lindor's left, . Q: A quote from your former Indians teammate Jason Kipnis about you: I think he doesnt like to look bad, which is why I think hes such a good fit in New York. New York Mets' Francisco Lindor , front left,hits a grand slam against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, April 14, 2023. [2][3][4] He began playing baseball at a young age, assisted by his father, who would hit him ground balls from the top of a hill while the younger Lindor stood partway down the slope, attempting to field them. [13], Lindor began his professional career with the Short-Season A New York-Penn League Mahoning Valley Scrappers during the 2011 season and appeared in four games. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. On June 1, he again homered twice and doubled twice versus Minnesota, including hitting the game-winning home run in the eighth inning. A: As a gatherer. Francisco With His girlfriend Katia And Their Daughter (Source: NYC Post) Theres no more bad days at the field anymore, man. [68] On September 15, Lindor recorded his 24th home run of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates, setting a new Mets single season record for most home runs by a shortstop. This harkened back to his earliest days, when he learned about his homeland -- lessons regarding the political history of Puerto Rico, about the indigenous indios Tano, and of course about Clemente. The A's walked an Oakland-record 17 batters, second-most in franchise history only behind 18 surrendered by the Philadelphia A's in 1916. I knew it was gonna be one of those where I could get him first at-bat and hell come try to get me the next at-bat. Pham jumped on a fastball from JP Sears and cleared the fence in right-center above the 388-foot sign for his second homer of the season. the Super Bowl champ shared that his older brother's car got stolen while he . Of course he was asked about Clemente during that segment; as one of four Puerto Rican-born players on the Mets, Lindor has always revered him. Q: If you could pick the brain of any shortstop in baseball history, who would it be? I play only 81 games a year, and then the rest I play on the road (chuckle). A: Winning. Lindor who also drove in seven runs on July 2, 2018, with Cleveland at Kansas City had the most RBIs by a Mets shortstop in one game and tied for the third-most by a New York player overall, trailing the nine by Carlos Delgado on June 27, 2008, and eight by Dave Kingman on June 4, 1976. When you win a World Series, or you make it deep, people expect to win, and I like that. @ RichardJustice. Puerto Rico's World Baseball Classic victory quickly turned to despair late Wednesday nighty, as Edwin Diaz went down in pain, clutching his knee, during the team's celebration on the infield. Save seller. I was throwing things with conviction, wasn't trying to nibble but didn't make the adjustment, didn't have timing, arm was in the wrong spot, didn't adjust, Kaprielian said. 21 jersey hanging in his locker and called it special to flip the digits affixed to the back of it for one game. Q: You once said, Im proud to be a New York Met. Why? Bryan Reynolds 15 T4. 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