Watch: Francisco Lindor’s heartwarming reaction to daughter’s gameday photography surprise | MLB News
In a moment that melted hearts and showcased the beauty of being a family, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was pleasantly surprised by his daughter, Kalina. She surprised her dad with a small camera and snapped a picture of him as he entered Citi Field on August 15, 2025. Wanting to surprise herself, which surely made Lindor’s heart melt, and prove to be a sweet bonding experience during father-daughter time.
Kalina’s excitement and Francisco Lindor’s playful poses
Kalina, very excited, said she would be “more excited to see daddy” when he went out. As promised, she whipped out her camera, and Lindor responded by striking a few poses. The Mets star, one of the most charismatic players in baseball history both on the field and through his philanthropy off the field, delighted in his daughter catching the ball, a beautiful touch which made the moment sweeter than it would have otherwise been.The surprise also revealed to fans another side of Lindor that they might not see as much, a lighter, more personal side. Capturing these candid moments with his daughters enabled him to escape the pressures of the game and be a dad.
Selfie session with both daughters
The touching moment did not stop there. Eventually, Lindor’s younger daughter, Amapola, came in with the two other girls, and the family took off a couple of happy selfies. The laughter and love of those candid moments exposed rich family ties that Lindor valued above everything else. These moments serve as a reminder to fans that the man behind the athlete is a loving father who doesn’t take his children for granted.Also Read: “The Mets are my home”- Francisco Lindor cements future with major career statementAt a time when many athletes are so focused on their accomplishments, seeing something about the inner workings of a snowman is a chance to profile some normalcy behind the scenes, connecting life to sports. The sight of Francisco Lindor reacting with that amount of happiness to Kalina’s surprise is a good reminder of why we become parents and what gives our lives unique meaning and connection.
