J. P. France

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110+2⁄3 innings pitched. [8] On November 15, 2022, the Astros added France to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [9]

France was optioned to the Triple-A Sugar Land to begin the 2023 season. [10] 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. [11] He earned his first major league win on May 12, 2023, versus the Chicago White Sox, yielding one run over 6+2⁄3 innings. [12] 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. [13] 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. [14]

On August 21, 2025, France was activated from the injured list to make his season debut and return from surgery. [15]

References

  1. ↑ Swindoll, Gene (June 22, 2017). "Tulane RHP JP France transferring to MSU". 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  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. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "J.P. France - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Astros Select J.P. France". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Astros' J.P. France: Sent to minor-league camp". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Astros' J.P. France: Coming up from Triple-A". CBSSports.com . May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  12. ↑ Lerner, Danielle (May 13, 2023). "Pregame poker, postgame beer shower and a defining curveball for Astros rookie J.P. France". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Meyers hits pair of 3-run HRs and Astros go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 9–7 for a 4-game split". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 6, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Astros surge to .500 record with seven-game winning streak, but J.P. France out for year with shoulder surgery". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Astros Reinstate, Option J.P. France". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
J. P. France
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France with the Houston Astros in 2024
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Born: (1995-04-04) April 4, 1995 (age 30)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
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May 6, 2023, for the Houston Astros
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