Padres’ Ty France matched Bryce Harper’s OPS and still got a Silver Slugger snub

Writer Tremayne Person argues that San Diego Padres first baseman Ty France deserved to be a Silver Slugger finalist after posting an .865 OPS, matching Bryce Harper and Rafael Devers. Over 133 games, France slashed .295/.363/.502 with 21 home runs and 72 RBIs. His offensive performance also surpassed the OPS marks of competitors Matt Olson and Alec Burleson.

While acknowledging that France had fewer at-bats and lower counting totals than players like Olson and Harper, Person contends that durability should not fully disqualify his efficiency. The writer concludes that while France might not have won the award outright, his strong rate statistics warranted recognition as an award finalist.