History of Ty France in Timeline

Tyler Lawrence France is an American professional baseball player who currently plays as a first baseman for the Seattle Mariners. He was previously with the San Diego Padres. In 2022, he achieved the prestigious recognition of being named an All-Star.

July 13, 1994: Birth of Ty France

On July 13, 1994, Tyler Lawrence France was born. This marks the beginning of his life journey.

2013: France Joins Bethesda Big Train, Earns Outstanding Hitter Award

During the summer of 2013, Ty France played college baseball for the Bethesda Big Train and earned the title of Outstanding Hitter.

2015: Ty France's Strong Junior Season at San Diego State

In 2015, Ty France had an impressive junior season at San Diego State University, hitting .336 with four home runs and 49 RBIs in 64 games.

2015: Drafted by the San Diego Padres

In 2015, Ty France's professional baseball career began when he was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 34th round.

2016: France Progresses Through Minor League Teams

Ty France split the 2016 season between the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Single-A) and the Lake Elsinore Storm (High-A).

2017: Continues Minor League Journey

In 2017, Ty France played for the Lake Elsinore Storm (High-A) and the San Antonio Missions (Double-A).

November 20, 2018: Padres Add France to 40-Man Roster

On November 20, 2018, the San Diego Padres added Ty France to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2018: France Advances to Triple-A

Ty France split the 2018 season between the San Antonio Missions (Double-A) and the El Paso Chihuahuas (Triple-A).

August 16, 2019: France Called Up to Padres, Narrowly Misses .400 Average in Triple-A

On August 16, 2019, Ty France was called back up to the Padres. He was batting .399 with the El Paso Chihuahuas (Triple-A) at the time, narrowly missing the .400 mark.

2019: Major League Debut with the Padres

In 2019, Ty France was called up to the major leagues for the first time and made his debut with the San Diego Padres on April 26th.

August 13, 2020: France Optioned to Padres' Alternate Roster

On August 13, 2020, the Padres optioned Ty France to their alternate training site to make space on the roster for shortstop Jorge Mateo.

August 30, 2020: Traded to the Seattle Mariners

On August 30, 2020, Ty France was traded to the Seattle Mariners as part of a multi-player deal.

2021: Strong Performance with the Mariners

In 2021, Ty France had a strong season with the Seattle Mariners, batting .291/.368/.445 with 18 home runs and 73 RBIs in 152 games.

January 2022: Ty France Marries Maggie

Ty France married Maggie in January 2022, marking the start of their married life.

April 23, 2022: First Career Five-Hit Game

On April 23, 2022, Ty France had a memorable game against the Kansas City Royals, achieving his first career five-hit game, going 5-for-6 with a home run.

2022: Ty France Named an All-Star

In 2022, Ty France achieved a significant career milestone by being named an MLB All-Star.

January 13, 2023: France Agrees to One-Year Deal with Mariners

On January 13, 2023, Ty France agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Seattle Mariners, thus avoiding salary arbitration.

April 6, 2024: France Welcomes Birth of Son

On April 6, 2024, Ty France and his wife, Maggie, celebrated a personal milestone with the birth of their first child, a baby boy.

June 8, 2024: Becomes Mariners' Franchise Leader in Hit By Pitches

On June 8, 2024, Ty France reached a significant milestone with the Mariners, surpassing Edgar Martinez to become the franchise leader in hit by pitches.