2024 Stats
AVG
.300
HR
0
RBI
0
R
2
SB
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Helman has an interesting speed-power combo and versatility to play almost every position (he's played all but catcher in the minors), but he may not be more than utility player since he'll turn 29 next season. Helman hit 12 home runs with 14 steals at Triple-A last season with a .212 ISO. He's had a good command of the strike zone during his minor league career as well. He has outstanding speed which could make him an option in center field but likely doesn't have a good enough glove for regular duty in the infield. He'll be an intriguing fantasy option if he gets regular at-bats as he could be a late bloomer, but he'll likely be a long shot to win a utility role this spring. Read Past Outlooks
Dealt to St. Louis
The Cardinals acquiredHelman from the Twins on Thursday in exchange for cash.
ANALYSIS
Helman spent most of last season with Triple-A St. Paul, where he slashed .270/.349/.482 with 14 home runs and 48 RBI across 315 plate appearances. He also fared well in a small sample size during his first career MLB stint, going 3-for-10 at the plate while scoring two runs over nine games for Minnesota. Now with the Cardinals, the 28-year-old's defensive versatility could give him a leg up in the race for a bench spot, though there's a decent chance he begins the season at Triple-A Memphis.
Helman spent most of last season with Triple-A St. Paul, where he slashed .270/.349/.482 with 14 home runs and 48 RBI across 315 plate appearances. He also fared well in a small sample size during his first career MLB stint, going 3-for-10 at the plate while scoring two runs over nine games for Minnesota. Now with the Cardinals, the 28-year-old's defensive versatility could give him a leg up in the race for a bench spot, though there's a decent chance he begins the season at Triple-A Memphis.
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2024
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
-100%
OPS vs LHP
2024
-100%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .800 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .300 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .800 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .300 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+150%
OPS on Road
2024
+150%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | .500 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | 1.250 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .500 | ||||
| 2024Home | .500 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
| 2024Away | 1.250 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .500 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Michael Helman compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.00BB Rate
0.0%K Rate
30.0%BABIP
.429ISO
.200AVG
.300OBP
.300SLG
.500OPS
.800wOBA
.343Exit Velocity
86.1 mphHard Hit Rate
14.3%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.116Expected SLG
.150Sprint Speed
25.9 ft/secGround Ball %
42.9%Line Drive %
0.0%Fly Ball %
57.1%Advanced Batting Stats
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Returns to majors
The Twins recalled Helman from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.
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Heading back to minors
The Twins optioned Helman to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
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Called up Sunday
The Twins selected Helman's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, LaVelle E. Neal III of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
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Set to move off IL
Triple-A St. Paul activated Helman (hamstring) from its 7-day injured list Saturday.
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Back from injured list
Helman (shoulder), who was activated from the minor-league injured list Aug. 28, was promoted from Double-A Wichita to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twinsreports.
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