New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has been one of MLB’s most productive players since his debut in 2015. Selected No. 8 overall by Cleveland in the 2011 draft, Lindor had accumulated four All-Star appearances, four Silver Slugger awards, two Gold Glove awards and a Platinum Glove award.
Traded to New York in 2021, Lindor subsequently signed a 10-year, $341 million contract to stay longterm. In five seasons with the Mets, the switch-hitting shortstop has posted a 124 OPS+ while accumulating 22.2 WAR.
Also a well-renowned leader in the clubhouse, Lindor has been everything the Mets hoped for when acquiring him from Cleveland.
Before the season began, there was some discussion about Lindor potentially becoming the Mets’ first official captain since David Wright’s retirement in 2018. While Lindor was deemed worthy of the honor, New York held off.
“Ultimately, they decided to table the conversation — at least for now,” Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported in March. “That’s not a reflection on Lindor, whom teammates and officials believe would be an excellent organizational steward. It’s simply an acknowledgement that the Mets’ leadership picture is a nuanced one.”
Earlier this spring, Mets officials broadly discussed the idea of naming a captain.
Will they do so? Should they do so? Diving into the situation, with insights from Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Carlos Mendoza, Keith Hernandez and David Wright:https://t.co/p8oKMoSW8t
Earlier this spring, Mets officials broadly discussed the idea of naming a captain.
Will they do so? Should they do so? Diving into the situation, with insights from Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Carlos Mendoza, Keith Hernandez and David Wright:https://t.co/p8oKMoSW8t
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 2, 2025
While the conversation was tabled by the organization, it remains ongoing in the media. Speaking with Matthew Neschis of The Mirror US, Lindor was asked about this major decision still looming over the Mets.
“If they give it to me – the players in the front office and the coaching staff feel like I’m that guy – then it would be an honor, it would be a privilege,” Lindor said. “But it’s gotta come from them.”
