Francisco Lindor’s 2025 All-Star campaign just got an unexpected, and heart-melting boost. As the Mets’ shortstop races toward what could be his first-ever All-Star Game start, it’s not just fans or teammates rallying behind him. It’s family. In a viral Instagram Story that’s now making the rounds, Lindor’s young daughters, Kalina and Amapola, appeared alongside their newborn brother with a cheeky yet emotional appeal to fans, and the caption read: “If you don’t vote for him, you’re personally insulting them.”

The moment stands out amidst the clutter of numbers and votes, relatable in its humanity. Sitting on a sofa, the girls weren’t just advocating for their father’s campaign but highlighting that every achiever has a supportive family that believes in them long before others acknowledge their potential. And in a year where Lindor is finally performing at an elite level across the board, it feels like a story the baseball world can’t, and shouldn’t, ignore.

“Keep those votes coming!” his wife Katia Lindor wrote on Instagram, linking to the ballot. “You can vote 5x a day until the 26th of this month. Let’s support our own.”

And Mets fans are responding. Francisco Lindor currently leads all NL shortstops voting, outpacing others by a significant margin. That’s no small feat. This time feels different. The numbers are there; he’s among league leaders in WAR, extra-base hits, and defensive metrics, but now the heartstrings are, too.

The magic of this campaign isn’t just in the numbers or the highlight reels. It’s in the authenticity. The Lindor kids didn’t rehearse a speech. They just sat down, smiled, and reminded everyone that baseball at its core is still about family, connection, and community. That reminder has resonated across Queens and beyond.

Voting ends June 26, and Lindor is closer than ever to earning his first All-Star starting nod in orange and blue. If you’re a Mets fan, or just someone with a heart, maybe it’s time to vote, not just for the shortstop, but for the story unfolding behind him.

From snubs to surging: Francisco Lindor’s long road to All-Star stardom

For all his highlight-reel defense, infectious smile, and leadership in the Mets’ clubhouse, Francisco Lindor has never been named an All-Star as a Met. Yes, never. Despite making the team four times during his Cleveland years (2016–2019), the star shortstop has faced nothing but snubs since landing in Queens. Some of it was timing. Some underwhelming first-half numbers. But let’s be real, by the time July rolled around, Lindor was always playing like an All-Star. The votes just didn’t show it.

In 2025, things have changed significantly. As we already mentioned, Lindor isn’t just performing well in offense and defense as a shortstop but also stands out leading in WAR stats among NL players, with the most home runs and defensive saves, earned recognition from fans who have long admired him. As of the latest update, Lindor is firmly in first place among National League shortstops in Phase 1 of the All-Star voting, pulling in over 1.64 million votes and holding a lead of nearly 430,000 over second-place Mookie Betts. It’s a commanding edge and a massive reversal from previous years when he didn’t even crack the top three.

This time, the campaign feels personal, not just for Francisco Lindor, but for Mets fans who’ve waited years to see their star shortstop get the spotlight he’s earned. And with his family front and center in the push (looking at you, Kalina and Amapola), there’s a sense of momentum that’s impossible to ignore. It’s not just about making the All-Star team anymore; it’s about erasing the asterisk that’s loomed over his New York tenure.

If he finishes the job and secures the start, it won’t just be a fan vote, it’ll be a long-overdue coronation.