J. P. France

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110+2⁄3 innings pitched. [7] France was optioned to the Triple-A Sugar Land to begin the 2023 season. [8] In 5 appearances (3 starts) for Sugar Land, he logged a 2–1 record and 2.33 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 19+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Major leagues

On May 5, 2023, the Astros announced that France would be promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his major league debut the next day against the Seattle Mariners. [9] He earned his first major league win on May 12, 2023, versus the Chicago White Sox, yielding one run over 6+2⁄3 innings. [10] France made his first career relief appearance on August 6, allowing an unearned run in 3+1⁄2 innings and was the winning pitcher in a 9–7 win over the New York Yankees. [11] He made 24 appearances (23 starts) during his rookie campaign, compiling an 11–6 record and 3.83 ERA with 101 strikeouts across 136+1⁄3 innings pitched.

France began the 2024 campaign out of Houston's rotation, struggling to a 7.46 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 5 starts. On June 26, 2024, it was announced that France would undergo season–ending shoulder surgery. [12]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Here's who from Mississippi was selected in final rounds of MLB Draft". The Clarion-Ledger . June 6, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  3. ↑ "JP France is having early success out of the bullpen for the Tri City ValleyCats". The Record . July 25, 2018. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ "France, Torres hurl Woodpeckers past Blue Rocks". The Dispatch . May 30, 2019. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Hooks' France, Kessinger show promise in team's first win". Corpus Christi Caller-Times . May 6, 2021. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Skeeters' France named Triple-A West pitcher of the week". Fort Bend Herald and Texas Coaster . August 5, 2021. Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
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J. P. France
Houston Astros – No. 68
Pitcher
Born: (1995-04-04) April 4, 1995 (age 29)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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May 6, 2023, for the Houston Astros
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