Michael Helman
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2024-2026)
Michael Helman is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2024 for the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. In 63 career games, he has hit .223 with 31 hits, 6 home runs, and 22 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 33.
- 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
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2024-09-03
- Jersey
- #23
Full name: Michael James Helman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 139 | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 30 | .223 | .278 | .424 | .703 | 33 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Career SLG .424 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.
Career OPS .703 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MIN | AL | 9 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | TEX | AL | 38 | 99 | 18 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 21 | .232 | .245 (-5%) | .315 (-8%) | .403 (+13%) | .718 (+4%) | 33.4 |
| 2026 | TEX | AL | 16 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 63 | 139 | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 30 | .223 | — | — | — | — | 33 | ||
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 (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 57 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 13 | .211 |
| Away | 22 | 52 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 7 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | TEX | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-27 | TEX | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | TEX | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | TEX | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | TEX | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | TEX | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | TEX | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-20 | TEX | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | TEX | MIA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-17 | TEX | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 39 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Michael Helman: the record in brief
Michael Helman made a major league debut on September 3, 2024 and is still active, so the totals on this page keep changing. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (2024) and the Texas Rangers (2025 through 2026). Born on May 23, 1996, in Lincoln, NE, USA, Helman is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 0 inches and 195 pounds. Michael Helman was the playing name; the full given name is Michael James.
Helman's career batting table shows 63 games, 139 at bats and 31 hits, a .223 average, plus 6 homers and 22 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .278 and .424 give Helman a career OPS of .703. Over the seasons Helman played, league hitters batted .244; the .223 career figure is 8.7% below that. Helman collected a career-high 23 hits in 2025. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .232 in 2025, did not top the league's .245.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Helman
- What years did Michael Helman play?
- Michael Helman played in Major League Baseball from 2024 to 2026.
- Was Michael Helman a pitcher?
- No. Michael Helman was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Michael Helman hit?
- Michael Helman hit 6 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What teams has Michael Helman played for?
- Michael Helman has played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2024) and the Texas Rangers (2025–2026).
- What are Michael Helman's career stats?
- In 63 games, Michael Helman has 31 hits, 6 home runs, 22 RBI, 22 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
- What position does Michael Helman play?
- Michael Helman plays primarily as an outfielder, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Michael Helman and how much does he weigh?
- Michael Helman is listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What number does Michael Helman wear?
- Michael Helman wears number 23, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Michael Helman hit each season?
- Michael Helman's home runs by season: 0 in 2024, 5 in 2025, and 1 in 2026. His most in one season was 5, in 2025.
- What was Michael Helman's career batting average?
- Michael Helman batted .223 over his career, with 31 hits in 139 at bats.
- How many RBI did Michael Helman have?
- Michael Helman drove in 22 runs in his career.