Overview
- Major League Baseball named Francisco Lindor the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner and presented him the honor before Game 3 of the World Series at Tropicana Field on Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Capital One pledged $100,000 to the SEEN Foundation in Lindor’s honor to support disability advocacy and expand services for families with children facing medical or communication challenges.
- Lindor’s philanthropy centers on education and youth leadership, including a 2026 launch of Lindor’s Leaders at Bayside High School and more than $1 million given since 2020 to build Lindor Hall and fund scholarships at Montverde Academy.
- He has long backed Puerto Rico recovery and community programs by funding relief after Hurricanes Maria and Fiona, restoring athletic facilities in Caguas, and running youth clinics and local outreach in Queens and Florida.
- A panel that included Commissioner Rob Manfred, Clemente’s children and former players selected Lindor from 30 club nominees, making him the fifth Puerto Rican-born winner and the fifth Mets player to receive the award.