Eric Helfand
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1995)
Eric Helfand was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1995 for the Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. In 53 career games, he hit .171 with 18 hits and 9 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-09-04
- Last Game
- 1995-09-30
Full name: Eric James Helfand
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 105 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 27 | .171 | .256 | .210 | .466 | -515 |
Career AVG .171 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 35.8% below league average.
Career OBP .256 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Career SLG .210 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.
Career OPS .466 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 8 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 38 | 86 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 25 | .163 | .266 (-39%) | .337 (-21%) | .417 (-50%) | .755 (-37%) | -515.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 53 | 105 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 27 | .171 | — | — | — | — | -515 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (53 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 59 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 6 | .186 |
| Away | 24 | 46 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .152 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-30 | OAK | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-27 | OAK | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-23 | OAK | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-16 | OAK | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-08 | OAK | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-09-06 | OAK | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-02 | OAK | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-31 | OAK | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995-08-27 | OAK | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-08-26 | OAK | BOS | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 47 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $112,000 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $110,000 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $331,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1990 |
| University of Nebraska at Lincoln | Lincoln | NE | 1988 |
Eric Helfand: the record in brief
The profile opens with Eric Helfand's first major league game on September 4, 1993; the last one listed came on September 30, 1995. Helfand's only club in the season tables is the Oakland Athletics. Helfand is listed as a catcher at 6'0" and 195 pounds. Helfand hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Helfand was born on March 25, 1969, in Erie, PA, USA. Eric Helfand was the playing name; the full given name is Eric James.
Across 53 games at the plate, Helfand's career line reads 18 hits in 105 at bats for a .171 average; the totals also include 9 RBI. Helfand's career OPS of .466 combines a .256 on-base mark with .210 slugging. Measured against the leagues Helfand played in, the .171 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 35.8% below the league. The hits column peaks at 14, in 1995. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .163 in 1995, did not top the league's .266.
The position breakdown shows 47 games, all at catcher. Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 204 putouts and 20 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Helfand
- What years did Eric Helfand play?
- Eric Helfand played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1995.
- Was Eric Helfand a pitcher?
- No. Eric Helfand was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Eric Helfand hit?
- Eric Helfand hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What was Eric Helfand's career batting average?
- Eric Helfand batted .171 over his career, with 18 hits in 105 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eric Helfand have?
- Eric Helfand drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Eric Helfand in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric Helfand has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.