Since the calendar turned to July, Francisco Lindor has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball. He has hit .331/.407/.561 with seven home runs in 36 games (entering Friday), and is turning in a season that many Mets fans envisioned when he was first acquired from Cleveland. The extended offensive tear that Lindor has been on has helped the Mets open their lead in the National League East to seven games. But has Lindor’s hot streak been enough to put him in the running for National League MVP? Let’s start by looking at Lindor’s overall body of work in 2022. Lindor has played in 111 of the Mets’ 112 games this season, and he is hitting .270/.349/.464 with 20 home runs, 81 RBIs, 74 runs scored and 11 stolen bases. His 132 wRC+ would match his career high set in 2018. As always, Lindor has contributed in every facet of the game. While playing nearly every day, Lindor has combined his stellar bat with his typical elite defense. His eight OAA is ninth amongst National League players. He also contributes on the base path, as his 11 steals are just three behind Starling Marte for the team lead and tied for 17th in the…
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Should Francisco Lindor Be An MVP Candidate? – Metsmerized Online
