This Is Francisco Lindor

By : Mike Rifkin

When the Mets traded for and signed Francisco Lindor to a 10 year 341 million dollar contract Mets fans were excited. In 2021 Lindor struggled mightily. Lindor’s slash line in 2021 was .230/.322/..412 with 20 home runs and 63 RBI. In Sunday’s 6-2 loss to the Marlins, Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor drove in another run. In the three games against Miami Lindor has driven in seven runs giving him 52 so far for the season which is tied for fourth in MLB. Last season Earlier in the season Lindor tied the Mets club record held by Mike Piazza for recording an RBI in 10 consecutive games. Lindor’s slash line so far this season is .243/.323/.421.

The play of Lindor has been part of the reason the Mets are off to such a good start. Lindor has been hitting third all season putting him behind Brandon Nimmo and Starling Marte both of which have done a great job getting on base and in front of Pete Alonso who is leading MLB with 63 RBI. Another reason for Lindor’s bounce back this season is new manager Buck Showalter. Showalter has been great for the team all season but in spring training Buck and Lindor were always shown chatting. In May when Lindor was struggling “He’s going to be a solid contributor for us all year long,” Showalter said. “He’s playing the heck out of shortstop, great effort. I love the way he brings it every day. He’s a baseball player.” And Lindor has been solid for the Mets on both sides and Buck is a big reason for his turnaround. Another reason for Lindor’s return is the fact that he has now seen the league one time and has adjusted to the league. This is the Francisco Lindor Met fans were expecting last season, but are glad to take it this year. How far can Lindor and the Mets go this season remains to be seen, but expect Lindor to be at the forefront.