“It just hasn't gone his way" – Francisco Lindor backs Mets star's 40-HR potential

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Francisco Lindor affirms his total belief in struggling teammate Mark Vientos , branding him a 40-home-run hitter of the future despite his miserable beginning to the season in 2025.

• Struggling teammate Mark Vientos breaks the homer drought by hitting the first home run of the year off the Cardinals to give fans visions of a resurrection.

• Lindor's captaincy and belief in young stars indicate good clubhouse chemistry in the Mets' camp this season.
  

One of the New York Mets team's largest leaders, Francisco Lindor, has stepped up to defend his teammate Mark Vientos. Mark Vientos has had a poor start to the 2025 MLB season, but Francisco Lindor believes that he still possesses power and the ability. He even went on to indicate that Mark Vientos had the potential to hit 40 home runs within a season.
Mark Vientos finally manages a homer and fans have something to believe in about his skillsFrancisco Lindor already said, " It just hasn't gone his way." He was referring to how difficult the beginning has been for Mark Vientos, but is hoping something can be different soon. Mark Vientos had not gone that many games without hitting a home run. His batting average was not very good, and people began to get anxious.

He further stated, "He did it, so now on to the next. He's been having good at-bats the whole entire year. It just hasn't gone his way. I think if he stays through the process, if he continues to have good at-bats, he's gonna end up having a successful year."

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But in recent times, when the Mets played against the St. Louis Cardinals, Mark Vientos hit his season's first home run. The Mets won that game 4–1. This one game may be the beginning of a turnaround. Teammates and fans now expect him to continue hitting this way and take this small accomplishment and make more of it.
Francisco Lindor's confidence in Mark Vientos is indicative of his firm leadership It’s easy to support players when they are doing well. But supporting someone who is struggling shows true leadership. Francisco Lindor’s support means a lot for a young player like Vientos. Saying he can hit 40 home runs is a huge compliment, and it helps build confidence.

Francisco Lindor's comments also indicate that the Mets have a healthy locker room. The players trust one another, and that sort of trust tends to manifest itself in improved performance on the field.

"At the end of the year, he's gonna hopefully hit his 30, 40 home runs. Whatever his goals are, I'm sure he's gonna achieve them."

Francisco Lindor talks about Mark Vientos getting his first home run of the year tonight: pic.twitter.com/O2lUftctzP

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 18, 2025

Mark Vientos might not be off to a tremendous start this year, but he has one giant advantage working in his favor: endorsement from a superstar like Francisco Lindor. With Francisco Lindor's confidence and a recent home run on his resume, Mark Vientos could right the ship and become a franchise cornerstone hitter for the Mets in 2025.

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