Francisco Lindor
Lindor has quietly assembled one of the more complete shortstop careers of the past decade, combining elite defense with consistent power production. His 279 career home runs rank among the highest totals ever for a primary shortstop, while his two Gold Gloves underscore defensive excellence that made him a franchise cornerstone in Cleveland before his high-profile move to New York.
The Puerto Rican star peaked in 2018 with 38 homers and an .871 OPS, showcasing the rare blend of power and contact that earned him four Silver Sluggers. While his .273 career average suggests solid rather than spectacular hitting, his 111 OPS+ over 11 seasons demonstrates above-average offensive production from a premium defensive position.
At 33, Lindor represents the prototype modern shortstop — athletic enough to handle the position's demands while providing legitimate middle-of-the-order thump. His five All-Star selections reflect sustained excellence in an era when shortstop depth has never been greater.
| Date | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .226 |
| Apr 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .209 |
| Apr 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .205 |
| Apr 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .214 |
| Apr 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Apr 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .184 |
| Apr 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .194 |
| Apr 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .176 |
| Apr 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| Apr 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 |
Career · Batting
12 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | 99 | 390 | 12 | 51 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | 158 | 604 | 15 | 78 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 159 | 651 | 33 | 89 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 158 | 661 | 38 | 92 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 143 | 598 | 32 | 74 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 60 | 236 | 8 | 27 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 125 | 452 | 20 | 63 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 161 | 630 | 26 | 107 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 160 | 602 | 31 | 98 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 152 | 618 | 33 | 91 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | 160 | 644 | 31 | 86 | — | — | — |
| 2026 | — | 24 | 93 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Career | 1559 | 6179 | 281 | 861 | — | — | — | |
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