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Francisco Lindor wins MLB's Roberto Clemente Award
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor won MLB's Roberto Clemente Award for his humanitarian work.
The award recognizes a major league player for character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions on and off the field.
Lindor and his wife, Katia, have worked with groups including Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Special Olympics Florida and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
He has also supported relief and education efforts, including donating to hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico and funding school supplies in Queens.
Lindor is the fifth recipient of Puerto Rican descent, following players including Edgar Martinez and Yadier Molina.
The award is named for Roberto Clemente, a Puerto Rican baseball star who died in 1972 while trying to deliver earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua.
Lindor was due to receive the award before Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night.
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor won Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award for his humanitarian work.
Lindor was due to receive the award before Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night.
He and his wife, Katia, have worked with several charitable and advocacy organizations.
His contributions include relief efforts in Puerto Rico and funding education and community projects.
Lindor is the fifth recipient of Puerto Rican descent to win the award.
- Who
- Francisco Lindor, shortstop for the New York Mets.
- What
- He won Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award for humanitarian work.
- When
- October 26, 2026. He was due to receive the award before Game 3 of the World Series that Monday night.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The award recognizes character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions on and off the field.
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Lindor was reported as the winner of Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award.
Lindor was due to receive the award before Game 3 of the World Series.
- Award
- Roberto Clemente Award
- Recipient
- Francisco Lindor, New York Mets shortstop
- Presentation
- Before Game 3 of the World Series
- Puerto Rican recipients
- Fifth; previous recipients included Edgar Martinez, Carlos Delgado, Carlos Beltrán and Yadier Molina
- Donation
- More than $1 million to build Lindor Hall at Montverde Academy
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Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor Wins 2026 Roberto Clemente Award
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor named recipient of Roberto Clemente Award
Mets' Lindor wins Roberto Clemente Award for humanitarian work