Francisco Lindor Girlfriend
Nilmarie Huertas is the loving, caring, and pretty girlfriend of Puerto Rican baseball player Francisco Lindor. He is the MLB shortstop for the New York Mets, he previously played for the Cleveland Guardians from 2015 to 2020.
Nilmarie Huertas
Nilmarie Huertas, Lindor’s longtime partner, watched him make his MLB debut for the Cleveland Indians on June 14, 2015.
Without any further ado, are you ready to learn a thing or two about Lindor’s pretty gal?
Ms. Huertas is no stranger to sports; however baseball is not the sport she grew up with. It was basketball, her bro David Huertas is a professional basketball player with the Puerto Rico National team.
This pretty MLB Wag, was born on August 9, 1991 in Humacao, Puerto Rico; where she first attended at Petra Mercado Bougart before she attended at Florida State College in Jacksonville, Florida.
Pretty Nilmarie, also studied English education at the Caribbean University. For some time she was a teacher at Colegio Calados in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Francisco Lindor MLB Career
Nilmarie’s MLB beau was born on November q14, 1993 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. He attended Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, and subsequently was awarded a scholarship by the Florida State Seminoles baseball team, but he turned it down.
Instead, he signed a $2.9 million contract with the Cleveland Indians after they selected him in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2011 MLB Draft.
Lindor didn’t play for Cleveland right away; he played the 2011 and 2012 seasons with the minor league team the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
Lindor joined the Carolina Mudcats of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League for the 2013 season. He was later promoted to the Columbus Clippers of the Class AAA International League in 2014.
Francisco Lindor’s Career with the New York Mets
Trade to the Mets
On January 7, 2021, Francisco Lindor was traded from the Cleveland Indians to the New York Mets, along with pitcher Carlos Carrasco. In exchange, the Indians received infielders Amed Rosario and Andrés Giménez, along with prospects Josh Wolf and Isaiah Greene. This trade marked a significant shift for both franchises, as Lindor was seen as one of the best shortstops in baseball.
2021 Season
- Contract Extension: Just before Opening Day on March 31, 2021, Lindor signed a massive 10-year, $341 million contract extension with the Mets, ensuring his place in New York through 2031.
- Struggles: The first half of the season proved challenging for Lindor, who faced criticism from fans and had a batting average of .230 by season’s end. However, he showcased his talent with standout performances, including a two-home-run game against the Nationals on June 19 and three home runs in a Subway Series game on September 12.
- Final Stats: Finished the season with 20 home runs and 10 stolen bases over 125 games.
2022 Season
- National League Player of the Week: On May 31, Lindor earned this title after an impressive week where he batted .348.
- Franchise Records: He broke José Reyes’ record for most RBIs in a season by a Mets shortstop on August 14 and set a new record for home runs by a shortstop with his 24th on September 15.
- Season Summary: Concluded the year with a .270 batting average, 26 home runs, and a career-high of 107 RBIs. He was awarded the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award and named to the All-MLB Second Team.
2023 Season
- Milestones: On June 27, Lindor hit his 200th career home run. On July 6, he made history by becoming the first shortstop in MLB history to have a five-hit game that included two triples and a home run.
- 30–30 Season: On September 27, Lindor achieved his first career 30–30 season (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases), becoming only the fourth player in Mets history to do so. He finished the season batting .254 with 31 home runs and 98 RBIs.
2024 Season
- Early Struggles: After a slow start in April, Lindor was moved to the leadoff spot on May 18. He rebounded strongly leading up to the All-Star break.
- Record-Breaking Performance: On August 21, he hit his 25th home run of the season, making him the first shortstop in MLB history with three seasons of at least 25 home runs and stolen bases.
- Key Contributions: On September 30, Lindor hit a crucial two-run homer against the Atlanta Braves that helped clinch a postseason spot for the Mets.
- Final Stats: Appeared in 152 games, batting .273 with 33 home runs and 29 stolen bases.
Postseason Highlights
In Game 4 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies on October 9, Lindor hit a grand slam that propelled the Mets to victory and advanced them to the NL Championship Series. This performance marked him as one of only three players to hit two grand slams in postseason history.