Ty France walked into the Padres clubhouse, a large bag over his arm and a big smile on his face.
Eric Hosmer let out a holler and then gave France a hug. Kirby Yates followed, then Greg Garcia.
The players had seen his uniform hanging in a locker and were talking earlier Wednesday morning about France and his 1.385 OPS in Triple-A. The San Diego State alumnus endeared himself to teammates with his work and intense friendliness in his first big league spring training.
Over the next five minutes, as France unpacked after his flight from El Paso, there was a procession.