TAMPA, Fla. — Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France has been named American League Co-Player of the Week for April 18–24, along with Detroit Tigers infielder Miguel Cabrera. It is the first such honor in France’s career.
France, 27, hit .500 (13x26) with 7 runs scored, 1 double, 3 home runs, 10 RBI, 2 walks, 1 hit-by-pitch, a .552 on-base percentage and a .885 slugging percentage (1.436 OPS) in 6 games during the week. His 1.436 OPS during the week led all American League batters, ranking ahead of Salvador Perez (1.335) and Brandon Marsh (1.