The New York Mets desperately needed a spark, and Francisco Lindor delivered it in electrifying fashion this August.

For two months, the Mets’ franchise shortstop looked unrecognizable at the plate, battling one of the toughest slumps of his career.

From June through July, Lindor’s offensive production sank to levels usually reserved for backup infielders, stunning Mets fans everywhere.

He posted a dreadful 76 wRC+ in June and an equally discouraging 77 in July, numbers far below his elite standards.

The struggles weren’t just at the plate either, as even Lindor’s usually flawless defense showed a few uncharacteristic cracks under pressure.

On August 9, frustration boiled over when Lindor slammed his glove in the dugout after a costly misplay against Milwaukee.

That visible outburst

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