🔥 Trending Ty France: Padres Player Profile and Recent Performance

Ty France is an American professional baseball player, primarily known as a first baseman. He was born on July 24, 1994, making him 31 years old as of July 2026 ². France has a notable career in Major League Baseball (MLB), having played for multiple teams and recently rejoining the San Diego Padres.

Early Career and Draft

France was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 34th round of the 2015 MLB draft, with the 1,017th overall selection ¹⁶. He signed with the Padres for a $100,000 signing bonus ¹. Prior to his professional career, he attended San Diego State University ⁶.

MLB Career Highlights and Recent Developments

France made his MLB debut in 2019 with the San Diego Padres ⁶. He spent time shuttling between the minor and major leagues before being traded in 2020 ⁶. He later played for the Seattle Mariners, where he became a fan favorite ⁷.

Most recently, Ty France has rejoined the San Diego Padres. On February 15, 2025, he signed with the Minnesota Twins ⁸. However, in early 2026, the Padres announced they were reuniting with France, signing him to a Minor League deal with an invite to big league Spring Training ⁴. This move has generated interest as he looks to turn a bench opportunity into a more significant role with the Padres ⁷. France is listed as a first baseman for the Padres ⁵. He bats and throws right-handed, stands 5'10" tall, and weighs 215 pounds ².