Francisco Lindor steals the spotlight in latest New Balance commercial ft. Mets superstar's love for Queens

Modified Mar 27, 2025 06:29 GMT

MLB: Spring Training-Tampa Bay Rays at New York Mets - Source: Imagn — Francisco Lindor shines in latest New Balance ad (Image Soure: Imagn)

New York Mets superstar Francisco Lindor has been the shining star in Queens since making his blockbuster move from the Cleveland Guardians to the Mets in 2021. In four seasons since, the $341 million worth superstar has been named on the All-MLB second team thrice and won two Silver Slugger awards.

Besides producing clutch plays and amazing highlight reels inside Citi Field, Lindor also has a good taste in fashion and is associated with some famous brands in America, one of them being New Balance.

The Mets star teamed up with the American footwear brand to launch his exclusive collection last year. The company shared the latest commercial with Francisco Lindor, in which he could be heard voicing a heartfelt tribute to Queens.

"Queens, from the moment I touched down on your soil, I knew things would be different. I felt it in the raw spirit, of your people," You welcomed me and my family as one of your own. And that welcome stays with me every day.

"They say I'm known for my smile, but it's built on all of you. Every practice, every moment of preparation, it's for all of us. For every kid dreaming big, to every fan rocking their NYM gear with pride, thank you. I play for you. Every game, I leave it all on the field, This is our story. This is for Queens. Let's get it," he added.

Watch the video here:

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"The Lindor Signature Collection" by New Balance features a pullover fleece, cargo-style pants, a signature t-shirt with his jersey number 12 on it, a sleek jacket, and to top it off, the on-field and off-field design variants of Lindor 2 sneakers. The collection was launched on NB's official site on Sept. 12, 2024.

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"Meet the Mets: endearing, entertaining ... and eternal underdogs. But the franchise vibes are changing thanks to a billionaire owner who bleeds orange and blue," the caption of the Instagram post read.

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Karan has been a baseball sports betting expert, analyst and content strategist at Sportskeeda since 2022. He holds a Master's degree in Sports Management from Virginia Commonwealth University, and worked with the VCU Rams baseball team as a trackman analyst. He started following the sport at 18, watching postseason on television.

Karan is a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers owing to their successful history in the sport, and their consistent performances at the highest level. He admires Mookie Betts’ on-field defensive and offensive prowess, along with his off-field charitable exploits, while Bruce Bochy is his favorite coach.

The Mets’ miraculous rally from a two-run deficit in the 1986 World Series Game 6 in the bottom of the 10th inning despite being two outs and two strikes down is his all-time favorite baseball moment.

Karan’s strengths are player profiling and technical deep dives, for which he always refers to reliable sources such as the social media handles of the best MLB analysts.

When not strategizing, he likes to read, listen to music, go for a run, and watch sit-coms.

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