Francisco Lindor may dazzle at shortstop and rake at the plate, but even the flashiest glove can’t protect a man from the emotional wrecking ball of fatherhood. The New York Mets’ star—Francisco Miguel Lindor Serrano, if we’re being formal—has faced Cy Young winners and October pressure, yet nothing could prep him for the nudge of tiny hugs and unsolicited artwork.
And his latest reaction? Surprisingly simple. And ridiculously wholesome.
We can clearly say that Lindor is enjoying his life as a father. In his recent Instagram story, he revealed that his daughters, Kalina Zoe Lindor and Amapola Chloe Lindor, are the reason for all the happiness. He posted a picture of them hugging each other with the caption “Mis Princesas,” tagging his wife, Katia Lindor.
The NYM shortstop has often shared how his daughters have changed the way he looks at life. He also says being a “girl dad” is one of the best things ever.
Even when his son, Koa Amani Lindor, was born, he said he was ready for it. During an interview, Lindor had said, “I had two girls. So now if a boy comes along, I know what it’s like to be a dad because if I had a boy from the beginning, I would have been all over him, attacking, attacking.”
He appreciates his life as a father and says that at home, he is not a baseball player. “You know, it doesn’t matter what happens in the world. I am their guy. I am their person. I am the person that they wake up and smile at and the person that they run up to, and they feel protected.”
Yeah, life made Lindor for new challenges by gifting him 2 daughters who get princess treatment at home.
So while the world may see Francisco Lindor as the Mets’ million-dollar man, at home, he’s just the guy picking glitter out of his hair and playing tea party MVP. Baseball might be his job, but fatherhood? That’s his legacy. After all, not even a Gold Glove can block the emotional fastballs thrown by “Mis Princesas.”
And let’s be honest—Lindor’s greatest hits aren’t just happening on the field.
42 lives on: Francisco Lindor’s tribute to a trailblazer
Some players wear uniforms. Others wear legacy. On a day when everyone in the league dresses the same, one man still managed to stand out—not with flash, but with reverence. Francisco Lindor didn’t just show up to play; he showed up with purpose stitched into every detail. And somewhere, Jackie Robinson probably smiled—because this wasn’t just baseball. This was a reminder. A statement. A thank-you in cleats.
The legacy left behind by Jackie Robinson has changed more than just baseball; it has changed the lives of many players, including Francisco Lindor. Lindor and the whole of MLB thanked Jackie Robinson on April 15, but Mr. Smile did something more. He wore custom cleats and gloves and posted on Instagram with the caption “Thank you, Jackie, for breaking barriers and inspiring generations. We play with purpose because of you #42.”
Lindor wore custom brown cleats that had “42” stitched onto them with “Thank you” on one band and Robinson’s name on the other. His gloves also told the story of Jackie Robinson and his career achievements, along with some other important pictures.
Lindor’s gratitude to Robinson for breaking the color barrier in baseball was evident. After all, Jackie Robinson opened doors for millions of players of color to succeed and thrive in Major League Baseball.
When your gloves tell a story and your cleats preach gratitude, you’re not just playing—you’re honoring. Francisco Lindor didn’t just wear gear; he wore history, loud enough for even the bleachers to hear. In a league that sometimes forgets its roots between sponsorship deals and home run derbies, Lindor reminded us that legacy isn’t seasonal. And as long as #42 lives on, mediocrity has no excuse.
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