Francisco Lindor
Francisco Lindor is a Puerto Rican Mets shortstop, host of Café con Lindor and New Balance signature shoe collaborator.
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MLB
New Balance
MLBOverview
- Born
- November 14, 1993 · Caguas, Puerto Rico
- Known as
- Mr. Smile
- On the field
- Shortstop · Switch-hitter
- MLB debut
- June 14, 2015 · Cleveland
- Off the field
- Interview host and signature shoe collaborator
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Francisco moved to Florida at 12 to pursue baseball. He attended Montverde Academy while learning English and coping with homesickness. Cleveland selected him eighth overall in the 2011 draft.
Finding his stage.
He made his MLB debut in 2015 and helped Cleveland reach the 2016 World Series. The Mets acquired him in January 2021. Fans know him as Mr. Smile, a switch-hitting shortstop whose career brings together defense, power and speed.
A seat at the café.
In July 2025, he began hosting Café con Lindor with MLB. Guests including Action Bronson, Donovan Mitchell, Young Miko and KidSuper sit down over coffee to talk about their lives and work. It gives fans a way to spend time with his interests beyond the ballpark.
Making things his own.
His New Balance partnership extends to designing signature footwear. The 2026 Lindor 3 draws on the Flower of Life pattern and his belief in consistency. He also supports education: his work includes Lindor Hall and a scholarship fund at Montverde Academy.
Creditschronological, newest first
Shows and collaborations
- 2026Lindor 3Signature footwear collaborator with New Balance
- 2025–presentCafé con LindorHost, in partnership with MLB
Baseball
- 2021–presentNew York MetsShortstop
- 2015–2020Cleveland IndiansShortstop
Awards
Quotes
I’ve always believed that consistency creates greatness and the Flower of Life captures that perfectly.Francisco Lindor, New Balance
Speaking about the ideas behind his 2026 Lindor 3 signature cleat.
Trivia
- He prefers Francisco, his full first name.
- He follows Formula 1 and names Lewis Hamilton as his favorite driver.
- His Lindor 3 shoes put “Be Consistent” on the right insert and “Stay Positive” on the left.
- In a 2023 interview, he said he keeps notes throughout the year to help shape his next season’s goals.
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