Mariners: Ty France forcing his way into the everyday lineup

You could argue the sample size is too small and we are in spring training. I would retort, he had 140 at-bats last year where he carried a .300 average, and a hitter is going to hit regardless of the situation or stadium. And hit, Ty France is doing. The utility infielder is going to make it tough on the Seattle Mariners when the season opens up, as he needs to be in the lineup every day.

France began the 2020 season with the San Diego Padres, then in a trade deadline deal was sent to the Mariners when the Friars were trying to bolster their bullpen. He was hitting .309 prior to the trade and hit .302 after. While he may not hit for power, he hits to get on base. Something the Mariners are going to need a lot of if they plan to hang around the top of the American League West this year.

For the Seattle Mariners to maximize on the potential of their team, they need to have Ty France in the everyday lineup.

In the early going of spring training, France is putting up what we like to call, video game numbers. He has thirteen at-bats and eight hits to show for it, five of the extra-base variety. His three home runs are a bit surprising for a guy who has shown little pop in the past. However, this shows he has the potential to hit the long ball when he is locked in.

France has a slash line of .615/.667/1.462, and has not struck out in the early going. Yes, we know, early going it is. Regardless, the Mariners need to find a home in the every day lineup for France.

With Corey Seager and Dylan Moore penciled in for third base and second base, respectively, the two positions France most regularly plays are spoken for. While he has played first base in the past, Evan White and Jose Marmolejos seem to be in line for the reps over there.

Might be time France learns to play an outfield spot or two. The bat is too hot and the potential is too apparent to keep him on the bench. He may be a revolving utility man, much like Marwin Gonzalez was for the Houston Astros in 2017, playing every day but not the same position two days in a row.

Whatever the scenario, Ty France is playing himself into an everyday role. The Seattle Mariners need to find one for him.