Ty France Earns Recognition as 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Finalist

San Diego Padres first baseman Ty France was announced as a finalist for the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. France led in almost all defensive categories for first basemen throughout the season, anchoring his candidacy with an impressive +10 Fielding Run Value and a +7 Outs Above Average, trailing only Matt Olson's +12 marks in those respective metrics. The winners will be officially announced on November 1 during an ESPN broadcast.