Francisco Lindor and his family owned the spotlight on Tuesday night at Citi Field. As part of the Mets’ Hispanic Heritage Night, his wife, Katia, a classically trained violinist, delivered a moving rendition of the national anthem on her instrument. Standing on the field with their son, Koa, and daughters Kalina and Amapola, Lindor looked on with pride before it was his turn to shine.
Pregame honors also had Lindor front and center. He was announced as the Mets’ 2025 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, which recognizes a player who best represents the game of baseball through character, community involvement, and positive contributions on and off the field. Wearing Clemente’s iconic No. 21 jersey to mark the occasion, Lindor later honored the legacy of his fellow Puerto Rican in the best way possible; by going deep. In the second inning, he crushed a solo homer to extend the Mets’ lead to 6-1, a fitting tribute on a night dedicated to heritage and history.
The Lindor family’s story has always blended baseball and love. The couple first connected on Instagram, and after tying the knot in 2021, the same year Lindor arrived in Queens via trade from Cleveland, they’ve built their life in New York under the security of his 10-year contract. Katia, though busy with the kids, still finds time to practice her craft. As Lindor shared in 2022, “She doesn’t do it like she was back in the day, when she was doing four to five hours a day … we have the baby now, but she still does two hours whenever she gets the time.”
On a night that celebrated culture, family, and greatness, Lindor delivered both on and off the field. The violin, the home run, and the honor; it was all in harmony.