Francisco Miguel Lindor Serrano is a Puerto Rican professional baseball shortstop for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball.
He was born on November 14, 1993 in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Maria Serrano and Miguel Lindor.
A right-handed thrower and switch hitter, Lindor stands 5 feet 11 inches and weighs 190 pounds.
Lindor began playing baseball at an early age, and he moved with his family to Florida when he was 12.
He enrolled at Monteverde Academy school, which was renowned for its athletic program, and this commenced Francisco’s training to stardom.
He became the Indians’ first-round selection, and eighth overall, in the 2011 MLB draft.
In the minor leagues, he participated in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game, and by 2013, was rated by Baseball America as the Indians’ top overall prospect.
Lindor batted over .300 in both his first two major league seasons and provided elite defense.
In 2016, he earned his first All-Star selection and Gold Glove Award, emerging as the first Puerto Rican shortstop to win the Gold Glove Award. He won his first Silver Slugger Award in 2017.
Lindor placed second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2015 and was a selection to the 2017 All-WBC Team.
On January 7, 2021, the Indians traded Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets for Amed Rosario, Andrés Giménez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene.
Before joining the New York Mets, he played for the Cleveland Indians.
Francisco Lindor Parents: Meet Maria Serrano And Miguel Lindor
Francisco Lindor’s parents are Maria Serrano and Miguel Lindor.
Francisco’s parents are both from Puerto Rico.
Miguel and Maria Serrano married and had four children but divorced along the line.
Following Miguel’s divorce from Maria, he made arrangements for Francisco to move to the USA to live with him and his new family until Francisco was called up in the 2011 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians.
Maria who currently resides in the United States is often seen supporting and cheering her son Francisco in the fields.