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Ty France 2024 Player Outlook: Lack Of Power Damaging Value
9 months agoSeattle Mariners first baseman Ty France is a quality overall bat in the real world but his fantasy value doesn't stack up. The 29-year-old took a step back at the plate in 2023 when he hit .250 with 12 home runs, 58 RBI, and a .703 OPS while handling everyday first-base duties with 665 trips to the plate. A career .270 hitter with a .761 OPS, France's .147 isolated power over the last three seasons ranks 30th of 36 first basemen who made at least 500 trips to the plate in that time. Despite limiting strikeouts, he doesn't draw many walks with a career 6.3% BB% and he has one stolen base in 562 MLB contests. France projects for 15 home runs by ATC in 2024, a figure that fantasy managers absolutely need to fade at the first-base position.
