Niles, Ohio – Shortstop Francisco Lindor will make his professional debut on Sunday, August 28, when the Scrappers host the Jamestown Jammers at 5:05 p.m. at Eastwood Field.
The Indians reached a deal with the 17-year-old Lindor prior to the signing deadline and assigned him to Mahoning Valley. He has been participating in team workouts since joining the Scrappers on August 17, but Sunday will be his first live game action.
Lindor, a switch-hitter, was selected with the eighth overall pick in the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of Montverde Academy in Florida. This past year, he hit .528 with six home runs, seven doubles and two triples. He drove in 13 runs, scored 32 runs and stole 20 bases. He was originally committed to play at Florida State before signing with Cleveland.
Tickets are still available for Sunday’s game, which also features Baseball Brawl 2 with Mick Foley, Al Snow, Jimmy Hart and more. For more information, please call (330) 505-0000.
Courtesy: Mahoning Valley Scrappers
