NEW YORK — Last October, Francisco Lindor and Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez sat down to pause and reflect on the star shortstop's 2024 season. The Mets had just clinched a playoff berth.

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 ...