Katia Lindor Plays National Anthem on Violin as Francisco Lindor Homers in Mets’ Win
On Hispanic Heritage Night at Citi Field, the Mets shortstop watched his wife perform before delivering a two-run homer and the team built an early lead
Katia Lindor, a classically trained violinist, performed the national anthem before the Mets’ game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night at Citi Field, and Francisco Lindor followed with an early offensive outburst that helped New York build a multi-run lead.
The pregame appearance came as part of the Mets’ Hispanic Heritage Night on Sept. 16, 2025, held one day after the official observance of Roberto Clemente Day. Katia Lindor received a rousing ovation after her rendition and stood at home plate with her husband and their three children as the family exchanged hugs and cheers during the ceremony.
Video shared on SNY/X showed the couple’s daughters, Kalina and Amapola Chloé, running to hug their mother after she left the plate and Lindor embracing and kissing his wife. Kalina announced “play ball” before the game while Amapola Chloé stood nearby clapping, and the family’s presence was incorporated into a ceremony recognizing Francisco Lindor as the Mets’ 2025 Roberto Clemente Award nominee.
On the field, the Mets jumped to a 5-0 lead in the first inning, with Lindor getting the offense started by singling in the first at-bat. Lindor added a two-run home run in the bottom of the second inning — his 27th of the season — lifting New York’s lead to 6-1.
Lindor’s nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award marks the third consecutive season he has been recognized by the team for his charitable work. The award, given annually to a Major League player who combines on-field performance with long-standing contributions to community service, honors the legacy of Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente.
“That means I’m making my dad proud,” Lindor said in remarks to MLB.com. “That means I’m helping others. I’m representing Puerto Rico, my family and the Clemente family the right way. So I’m happy to get another chance of winning it.”
The family-focused pregame celebration and Lindor’s early production provided a narrative thread tying together the Mets’ community outreach and on-field play. Katia Lindor’s performance, captured in photographs and video circulating after the game, drew strong applause from the Citi Field crowd and set the tone for the evening.
The Mets’ recognition of Lindor as their Roberto Clemente Award nominee followed team and league efforts to spotlight Hispanic contributions to the game during the regular season. Lindor’s comment about representing Puerto Rico echoed themes highlighted in the ceremony, and the shortstop’s production at the plate extended his productive offensive season as the Mets pursued their late-September schedule.
The Padres and Mets completed the game with New York holding the early advantage created in those opening innings. Lindor’s mix of community recognition and on-field success underscored the dual roles many players inhabit as both athletes and public figures within their communities.