
San Diego Padres ยท First Base
At 31 years old, France enters 2026 as a reliable depth first baseman for San Diego with modest power production but steady run-scoring upside from the middle of the Padres lineup. His early-season performance shows a .260 average with 10 home runs in limited plate appearances, suggesting he remains a capable contributor in batting average and RBI despite declining power relative to his 2022 All-Star season. The primary fantasy appeal lies in his consistency and run-scoring opportunities rather than home run thump, though his lack of speed makes him less valuable in leagues that prioritize stolen bases. France's value hinges on consistent at-bats and the Padres' overall offensive production; injury risk and continued decline in power output are factors to monitor as the season progresses.
| Year | Team | G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | San Diego Padres | 69 | 201 | 184 | .234 | 7 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 49 | .294 | .402 | .696 |
| 2020 | 2 teamsโผ | 43 | 155 | 141 | .305 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 0 | 37 | .368 | .468 | .836 |
| 2021 | Seattle Mariners | 152 | 650 | 571 | .291 | 18 | 73 | 85 | 0 | 106 | .368 | .445 | .813 |
| 2022 | Seattle Mariners | 140 | 613 | 551 | .274 | 20 | 83 | 65 | 0 | 94 | .338 | .436 | .774 |
| 2023 | Seattle Mariners | 158 | 665 | 587 | .250 | 12 | 58 | 79 | 1 | 117 | .337 | .366 | .703 |
| 2024 | 2 teamsโผ | 140 | 535 | 479 | .234 | 13 | 51 | 46 | 1 | 114 | .305 | .365 | .670 |
| 2025 | 2 teamsโผ | 138 | 490 | 444 | .257 | 7 | 52 | 50 | 1 | 83 | .320 | .360 | .680 |
| 2026 | San Diego Padres | 84 | 290 | 261 | .287 | 16 | 49 | 34 | 1 | 67 | .343 | .536 | .879 |
| Career | Totals | 924 | 3599 | 3218 | .264 | 97 | 413 | 398 | 4 | 667 | .335 | .411 | .746 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand
| Year | Team | G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Tri-City Dust Devils | 66 | 292 | 235 | .294 | 1 | 36 | 36 | 4 | 50 | .425 | .391 | .816 |
| 2016 | 2 teamsโผ | 129 | 537 | 443 | .271 | 14 | 73 | 74 | 6 | 96 | .387 | .420 | .807 |
| 2017 | 2 teamsโผ | 127 | 533 | 474 | .278 | 5 | 58 | 52 | 2 | 84 | .353 | .373 | .726 |
| 2018 | 2 teamsโผ | 137 | 589 | 509 | .267 | 22 | 96 | 84 | 3 | 89 | .355 | .464 | .819 |
| 2019 | El Paso Chihuahuas | 76 | 348 | 296 | .399 | 27 | 89 | 83 | 1 | 51 | .477 | .770 | 1.247 |
| Career | Totals | 535 | 2299 | 1957 | .294 | 69 | 352 | 329 | 16 | 370 | .389 | .470 | .859 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand