Wes Helms
Born: 5/12/1976 in Gastonia, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-09-05 | Final Game: 2011-08-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Wesley Ray Helms
Biography
Wes Helms was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1998 to 2011. Born in 1976, Helms established himself as a reliable position player in Major League Baseball, participating in 1,212 games throughout his career. He played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the Florida Marlins, and was particularly known for his versatility and ability to contribute both off the bench and as a starter.
Over the course of his career, Helms recorded a total of 694 hits, 75 home runs, and 374 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .256. While he was not known for his speed on the bases, with only 3 stolen bases to his name, Helms made an impact as a solid hitter during the early 2000s, a time characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting in the game. His contributions to teams during his tenure helped shape the competitive landscape of the era, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the subtleties of a well-rounded ballplayer.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1212 | 2711 | 280 | 694 | 151 | 14 | 75 | 374 | 3 | 220 | 687 | 0.256 | 0.318 | 0.405 | 0.723 | -2310.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 7 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | ATL | NL | 100 | 216 | 28 | 48 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 36 | 1 | 21 | 56 | 0.222 | -229.1 |
| 2002 | ATL | NL | 85 | 210 | 20 | 51 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 0.243 | -433.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 134 | 476 | 56 | 124 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 67 | 0 | 43 | 131 | 0.261 | 301.0 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 92 | 274 | 24 | 72 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 60 | 0.263 | -448.7 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 95 | 168 | 18 | 50 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 30 | 0.298 | 268.9 |
| 2006 | MIA | NL | 140 | 240 | 30 | 79 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 47 | 0 | 21 | 55 | 0.329 | 1237.3 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 112 | 280 | 21 | 69 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 0 | 19 | 62 | 0.246 | -744.0 |
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 132 | 251 | 28 | 61 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 65 | 0.243 | -744.7 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 113 | 214 | 18 | 58 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 13 | 54 | 0.271 | -399.8 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 127 | 254 | 25 | 56 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 0 | 26 | 76 | 0.220 | -587.8 |
| 2011 | MIA | NL | 69 | 110 | 10 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 35 | 0.191 | -530.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NLDS2 | PHI | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2002 | NLDS1 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 307 | 182 | 1599 | 119 | 15 | 173 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 626 | 421 | 308 | 807 | 69 | 64 |
| OF | 12 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | ATL | 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | ATL | 1B | 77 | 48 | 433 | 31 | 4 | 41 |
| 2001 | ATL | 3B | 17 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | ATL | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | ATL | 1B | 45 | 31 | 285 | 27 | 4 | 34 |
| 2002 | ATL | 3B | 24 | 14 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | ATL | OF | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | MIL | 3B | 130 | 130 | 88 | 236 | 19 | 20 |
| 2004 | MIL | 1B | 10 | 10 | 68 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 2004 | MIL | 3B | 66 | 66 | 45 | 105 | 16 | 10 |
| 2005 | MIL | 1B | 16 | 14 | 103 | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 | MIL | 3B | 35 | 17 | 12 | 41 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | FLO | 1B | 88 | 42 | 375 | 25 | 0 | 48 |
| 2006 | FLO | 3B | 24 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | FLO | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | PHI | 1B | 18 | 12 | 93 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 2007 | PHI | 3B | 68 | 53 | 27 | 97 | 9 | 3 |
| 2008 | FLO | 1B | 42 | 18 | 185 | 13 | 2 | 19 |
| 2008 | FLO | 3B | 60 | 30 | 31 | 63 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | FLO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | FLO | 1B | 4 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | FLO | 3B | 70 | 35 | 31 | 70 | 7 | 11 |
| 2010 | FLO | 1B | 2 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | FLO | 3B | 90 | 50 | 39 | 101 | 7 | 8 |
| 2011 | FLO | 1B | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | FLO | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | FLO | 3B | 33 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 3 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 307 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 626 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | FLO | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2010 | FLO | NL | $950,000 |
| 2009 | FLO | NL | $950,000 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | $2,400,000 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $2,300,000 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | $800,000 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | $2,812,500 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | $1,687,500 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | $575,000 |
| 2002 | ATL | NL | $250,000 |
| 2001 | ATL | NL | $210,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $13,935,000 | ||