Lindor spends off-day helping kids learn the game

CLEVELAND — Matt Kata, the Indians’ manager of youth baseball development and initiatives, stood alongside shortstop Francisco Lindor in the outfield grass in front of approximately 40 members of the Cleveland Baseball Federation during the Tribe’s off-day on Thursday.

The youth ballplayers had just completed their agility drills and stood waiting for further instructions. Rather than give them an order, Kata posed a question to the crowd, “Does anyone know who plays shortstop for the Cleveland Indians?”

Had a great time with the kids today @LeagueParkCle #History #Blessed @SportsMeter @Indians pic.twitter.com/xPhMUXnJNI

— Francisco Lindor (@Lindor12BC) May 26, 2016

Had a great time with the kids today @LeagueParkCle #History #Blessed @SportsMeter @Indians pic.twitter.com/xPhMUXnJNI

After a few brief moments, nearly half the kids barked out “Francisco Lindor.” At that moment, Lindor took a step forward, waved to the crowd as he said, “That’s me.” There was a collective cheer from the crowd, for they knew they were going to spend the evening playing baseball with a Major Leaguer.

“Seeing the love they have for the game and just being outside and being with …

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