J.P. France

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Age 316' 0" · 198 lbsThrows Right

#642 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

At 31 years old, this veteran minor league arm continues to operate in a depth role for the Astros organization, offering streaming appeal rather than consistency for fantasy managers. Through early 2026, the results have been concerning, with an 8.10 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across limited innings, suggesting struggles with command and contact management. While his 2025 sample was more encouraging with a 2.25 ERA, the current trajectory points to a pitcher best viewed as a waiver-wire option in deep leagues rather than a reliable fantasy contributor. Upside exists if he can stabilize his command and secure regular innings, but at this stage of his career and development path, he represents high risk with limited ceiling for most fantasy rosters.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	Houston Astros	24	23	11	6	3.83	1.36	101	136.1	47
2024	Houston Astros	5	5	0	3	7.46	1.70	22	25.1	12
2025	Houston Astros	2	0	1	0	2.25	1.00	5	4.0	2
2026	Houston Astros	3	0	0	0	8.10	1.65	4	6.2	5
Career	Totals	34	28	12	9	4.49	1.41	132	172.1	66

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	2 teams▼	10	0	2	0	2	0.50	0.89	28	18	6
2019	Fayetteville Woodpeckers	25	20	4	9	0	4.31	1.40	100	100.1	52
2021	2 teams▼	25	18	9	3	0	3.79	1.29	157	114	52
2022	Sugar Land Space Cowboys	34	15	3	4	3	3.90	1.36	136	110.2	51
2023	Sugar Land Space Cowboys	5	3	2	1	0	2.33	1.03	26	19.1	11
2024	Sugar Land Space Cowboys	1	1	0	0	0	7.36	2.18	3	3.2	4
2025	3 teams▼	9	6	2	2	0	6.59	1.72	28	27.1	22
2026	2 teams▼	39	1	1	4	1	4.79	1.87	48	47.0	33
Career	Totals	148	64	23	23	6	4.05	1.40	526	440.1	231

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
3	0	6.2	0-0	0	8.10	1.65	4	5

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
3	0	6.2	0-0	0	8.10	1.65	4	5

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.2 mph

Avg Spin2465 rpm

Whiff %15.1%

K %12.9%

BB %16.1%

Hard Hit %42.9%

Barrel %14.3%

xERA8.31

xBA Against0.293

xSLG Against0.534

BA Against0.240

SLG Against0.400

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

Houston Astros

3.83

1.36

101

136.1

2024

Houston Astros

7.46

1.70

25.1

2025

Houston Astros

2.25

1.00

4.0

2026

Houston Astros

8.10

1.65

6.2

Career

Totals

4.49

1.41

132

172.1

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

2 teams▼

0.50

0.89

2019

Fayetteville Woodpeckers

4.31

1.40

100

100.1

2021

2 teams▼

3.79

1.29

157

114

2022

Sugar Land Space Cowboys

3.90

1.36

136

110.2

2023

Sugar Land Space Cowboys

2.33

1.03

19.1

2024

Sugar Land Space Cowboys

7.36

2.18

3.2

2025

3 teams▼

6.59

1.72

27.1

2026

2 teams▼

4.79

1.87

47.0

Career

Totals

148

4.05

1.40

526

440.1

231

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.2

0-0

8.10

1.65

W-L

ERA

WHIP

6.2

0-0

8.10

1.65