New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has reached a significant career milestone during August, joining an exclusive group of Major League Baseball players with his seventh season achieving at least 25 home runs, 25 doubles, and 15 stolen bases. This accomplishment came on August 21, 2025, in a game against the Washington Nationals where Lindor hit a 371-foot leadoff solo home run.
Overcoming a Challenging Midseason Slump
Lindor’s road to this achievement was far from smooth. After starting the summer with struggles at the plate, he recorded batting averages of just .204 and .206 during June and July, respectively. His strikeout numbers during this period were high, with 21 strikeouts matching his hits in June and surpassing his 21 hits with 26 strikeouts in July. Despite this slump, the five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger remained a pivotal part of the Mets lineup.
Strong Offensive Surge in August
The month of August has seen a remarkable turnaround for Lindor. Ahead of the Mets’ series opener against the Atlanta Braves, he boasts a .356 batting average with five home runs and six doubles. His on-base percentage (.434) and slugging percentage (.644) in August represent his best monthly performances this season. Over the past week, Lindor’s batting average has climbed to .455, ranking fourth across all <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/baseball/mlb/”>MLB players and second among shortstops, trailing only Philadelphia Phillies star Trea Turner.
Joining Legends Among Baseball’s Best
This latest 25-25-15 season ties Lindor with Hall of Famer Willie Mays for fourth-most seasons achieving this feat in MLB history. He remains just behind Alex Rodriguez, who holds 10 such seasons, Barry Bonds with nine, and Alfonso Soriano with eight. Among current players, only a handful have repeated this level of all-around offensive production as regularly. Mike Trout managed the feat in five of his first six seasons, though not recently, while former MVP Mookie Betts has accomplished it four times.
Though his team took another disappointing loss earlier today vs WSH, @Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor got it off on the right foot with a leadoff home run. With it, he earned his 7th season of at least 15 stolen bases, 25 HR and 25 doubles, tying for 4th on this list as a result pic.twitter.com/DDMj2EOccw — StatsCentre (@StatsCentre)
The Road Ahead for Lindor’s Career
At only 31 years old, Lindor appears well-positioned to continue climbing this elite leaderboard, with the potential to surpass Rodriguez’s record for most 25-25-15 seasons. His recent surge suggests a renewed consistency that could extend his standing among baseball’s top all-around players. For the Mets, Lindor’s resurgence is a key factor as they navigate the remainder of the 2025 season, providing hope of a strong finish despite recent team setbacks.