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Cleveland Indians: Why Francisco Lindor is a national treasure

Everyone loves Francisco Lindor. No, really. Everyone… I mean everyone, loves him. From the Cleveland Indians most hated rivals to teams in the National League, it’s impossible to hate “Mr. Smile.” And for good reason? Lindor has become one of the many popular young faces in baseball. For a team in a small market, that’s all the Indians could want and more.

Lindor has staked his claim as one of the best shortstops in baseball. His electrifying defense is matched only by that of Andrelton Simmons when considering their defensive Wins Above Replacement.