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My Take
Ty France is one of those players who quietly wins you over before you even realize it — a classic late-bloomer who bounced around the minors before finally sticking in the big leagues and making every at-bat look so clean and controlled you wonder why it took so long. Born in Downey, California and forged at San Diego State, he worked his way through the Padres system and eventually found his groove with the Mariners, earning an All-Star nod in 2022 with some of the most consistent contact hitting in the American League. He's not a flashy power guy, but there's something genuinely satisfying about watching him work a count and drive the ball the other way — pure baseball IQ on display. A grinder in the best sense of the word.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ty France
- Name (Japanese)
- タイ・フランス
- Reading
- たい・ふらんす
- Born
- July 13, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Downey, California, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- South Hills High School
- University
- San Diego State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ty France born?
Born July 13, 1994 (age 32).
Where is Ty France from?
Ty France is from Downey, California, United States.
What does Ty France do?
Ty France works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.