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Ty France 2023 Player Outlook: High-Floor Corner Infielder Target
2 years agoSeattle Mariners first baseman Ty France had an overall successful 2022 season, slashing .274/.338/.436 with 20 home runs, 65 runs scored, and 83 RBI in 613 plate appearances. The 28-year-old didn't walk much at 5.7%, but he also didn't strike out much at 15.3%. He was also able to generate a decent amount of power despite having an exit velocity and hard-hit rate in the bottom 30 percent of baseball. France should continue to bat at the top of an above-average and improved lineup, which could lead to a boost in R. However, a good portion of his fantasy value came from his second base eligibility, which he will not have heading into 2023. He is currently being drafted at about pick 172 overall, making him the 16th first baseman off the board. The position itself is deep, but France does stand out as a solid hitting option at that point in the draft given his high floor in several categories. As such, he seems like a strong corner infielder to target toward the back half of drafts.
