Todd Helton
First Baseman · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1997-2013)
Todd Helton was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2013 for the Colorado Rockies, a span of 17 seasons. In 2,247 career games, he hit .316 with 2,519 hits, 369 home runs, and 1,406 RBI. Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024 and was a 5-time All-Star, a 3-time Gold Glove, a 4-time Silver Slugger, and a Hank Aaron Award. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 48,515.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-08-02
- Last Game
- 2013-09-29
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 2024 (BBWAA)
- Awards
- 5× All-Star · 3× Gold Glove · 4× Silver Slugger · Hank Aaron Award
Full name: Todd Lynn Helton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,247 | 7,962 | 1,401 | 2,519 | 592 | 37 | 369 | 1,406 | 37 | 1,335 | 1,175 | .316 | .414 | .539 | .953 | 48,515 |
Career AVG .316 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.
Career OBP .414 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +24.7% above league average.
Career SLG .539 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +28.8% above league average.
Career OPS .953 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — +27.0% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | COL | NL | 35 | 93 | 13 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 11 | .280 | .266 (+5%) | .336 (avg) | .419 (+15%) | .756 (+9%) | 131.6 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 152 | 530 | 78 | 167 | 37 | 1 | 25 | 97 | 3 | 53 | 54 | .315 | .266 (+18%) | .335 (+14%) | .420 (+26%) | .755 (+21%) | 2313.3 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 159 | 578 | 114 | 185 | 39 | 5 | 35 | 113 | 7 | 68 | 77 | .320 | .271 (+18%) | .344 (+15%) | .433 (+35%) | .778 (+26%) | 3301.1 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 160 | 580 | 138 | 216 | 59 | 2 | 42 | 147 | 5 | 103 | 61 | .372 | .270 (+38%) | .344 (+34%) | .437 (+60%) | .782 (+49%) | 6463.9 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 159 | 587 | 132 | 197 | 54 | 2 | 49 | 146 | 7 | 98 | 104 | .336 | .263 (+27%) | .332 (+30%) | .426 (+61%) | .758 (+47%) | 6121.4 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | 156 | 553 | 107 | 182 | 39 | 4 | 30 | 109 | 5 | 99 | 91 | .329 | .261 (+26%) | .331 (+29%) | .416 (+38%) | .747 (+34%) | 4325.6 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 160 | 583 | 135 | 209 | 49 | 5 | 33 | 117 | 0 | 111 | 72 | .358 | .264 (+36%) | .332 (+38%) | .422 (+49%) | .754 (+44%) | 5919.2 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | 154 | 547 | 115 | 190 | 49 | 2 | 32 | 96 | 3 | 127 | 72 | .347 | .266 (+31%) | .335 (+40%) | .427 (+45%) | .762 (+43%) | 5618.7 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | 144 | 509 | 92 | 163 | 45 | 2 | 20 | 79 | 3 | 106 | 80 | .320 | .264 (+21%) | .330 (+35%) | .418 (+28%) | .749 (+31%) | 3830.1 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 145 | 546 | 94 | 165 | 40 | 5 | 15 | 81 | 3 | 91 | 64 | .302 | .269 (+12%) | .336 (+20%) | .431 (+10%) | .768 (+15%) | 1977.4 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | 154 | 557 | 86 | 178 | 42 | 2 | 17 | 91 | 0 | 116 | 74 | .320 | .268 (+19%) | .335 (+29%) | .422 (+17%) | .758 (+22%) | 3184.3 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | 83 | 299 | 39 | 79 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 61 | 50 | .264 | .263 (avg) | .333 (+17%) | .416 (-7%) | .749 (+4%) | 484.6 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | 151 | 544 | 79 | 177 | 38 | 3 | 15 | 86 | 0 | 89 | 73 | .325 | .262 (+24%) | .332 (+25%) | .417 (+17%) | .750 (+20%) | 2622.9 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | 118 | 398 | 48 | 102 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 0 | 67 | 90 | .256 | .257 (avg) | .325 (+11%) | .402 (-9%) | .728 (avg) | 210.8 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | 124 | 421 | 59 | 127 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 69 | 0 | 59 | 71 | .302 | .255 (+18%) | .320 (+20%) | .399 (+17%) | .719 (+18%) | 1635.8 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | 69 | 240 | 31 | 57 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 1 | 39 | 44 | .237 | .254 (-7%) | .318 (+7%) | .405 (-1%) | .724 (+3%) | 177.1 |
| 2013 | COL | NL | 124 | 397 | 41 | 99 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 61 | 0 | 40 | 87 | .249 | .253 (-2%) | .317 (-1%) | .396 (+7%) | .714 (+3%) | 197.2 |
| Career · 17 seasons | 2,247 | 7,962 | 1,401 | 2,519 | 592 | 37 | 369 | 1,406 | 37 | 1,335 | 1,175 | .316 | — | — | — | — | 48,515 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (2246 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1140 | 4034 | 873 | 1393 | 226 | 857 | .345 |
| Away | 1106 | 3924 | 527 | 1125 | 142 | 547 | .287 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-29 | COL | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-09-28 | COL | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-27 | COL | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-09-25 | COL | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-24 | COL | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013-09-22 | COL | AZ | L | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-21 | COL | AZ | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-20 | COL | AZ | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-19 | COL | STL | W | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-09-18 | COL | STL | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2178 | 2120 | 18889 | 1726 | 79 | 2028 |
| OF | 15 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | COL | 1B | 8 | 7 | 68 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 | COL | OF | 15 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | COL | 1B | 146 | 134 | 1164 | 146 | 7 | 156 |
| 1999 | COL | 1B | 156 | 148 | 1243 | 103 | 9 | 152 |
| 2000 | COL | 1B | 160 | 156 | 1326 | 149 | 7 | 143 |
| 2001 | COL | 1B | 157 | 157 | 1302 | 120 | 2 | 139 |
| 2002 | COL | 1B | 156 | 155 | 1357 | 113 | 7 | 138 |
| 2003 | COL | 1B | 159 | 159 | 1418 | 156 | 11 | 149 |
| 2004 | COL | 1B | 153 | 151 | 1356 | 144 | 4 | 130 |
| 2005 | COL | 1B | 144 | 142 | 1237 | 120 | 5 | 136 |
| 2006 | COL | 1B | 145 | 145 | 1367 | 87 | 4 | 156 |
| 2007 | COL | 1B | 153 | 152 | 1448 | 95 | 2 | 153 |
| 2008 | COL | 1B | 81 | 81 | 830 | 57 | 3 | 79 |
| 2009 | COL | 1B | 149 | 147 | 1349 | 96 | 3 | 115 |
| 2010 | COL | 1B | 115 | 105 | 932 | 77 | 8 | 116 |
| 2011 | COL | 1B | 119 | 113 | 985 | 104 | 3 | 110 |
| 2012 | COL | 1B | 67 | 64 | 566 | 57 | 2 | 53 |
| 2013 | COL | 1B | 110 | 104 | 941 | 92 | 2 | 96 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2178 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | This Year in Baseball Oddity of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2005 | Player of the Week | Week of 2005-07-08 |
| 2005 | Player of the Week | Week of 2005-09-24 |
| 2004 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2003 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2003 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2003 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 2002 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2002 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2002 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2002 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 2001 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 2001 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2001 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 2000 | Hank Aaron Award | 1B |
| 2000 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player | |
| 2000 | Player of the Month | August |
| 2000 | Player of the Month | May |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-05-13 |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-07-22 |
| 2000 | Player of the Week | Week of 2000-08-19 |
| 2000 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2000 | TSN All-Star | 1B |
| 1999 | Player of the Week | Week of 1999-06-19 |
| 1998 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
Todd Helton's recorded salaries total $163,840,000 over 17 seasons, 1997 to 2013. Helton's career, 1997 to 2013, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | COL | NL | $6,175,000 |
| 2012 | COL | NL | $6,075,000 |
| 2011 | COL | NL | $20,275,000 |
| 2010 | COL | NL | $17,775,000 |
| 2009 | COL | NL | $16,600,000 |
| 2008 | COL | NL | $16,600,000 |
| 2007 | COL | NL | $16,600,000 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | $16,600,000 |
| 2005 | COL | NL | $12,600,000 |
| 2004 | COL | NL | $11,600,000 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | $10,600,000 |
| 2002 | COL | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | $4,950,000 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | $750,000 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | $190,000 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $163,840,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 28.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2004 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 16th | 9.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2003 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 75.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2002 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 3.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2001 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 90.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2000 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 198.0 | 448 | 1 |
| 1998 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 119.0 | 160 | 15 |
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Todd Helton: the record in brief
Todd Helton played a first major league game on August 2, 1997 and a last one on September 29, 2013. Every season row on the page belongs to the Colorado Rockies, from 1997 through 2013. Helton is listed as a first baseman at 6'2" and 220 pounds. Helton both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 20, 1973, in Knoxville, TN, USA. On the record, Todd Helton was born Todd Lynn Helton.
Helton's career batting table shows 2,247 games, 7,962 at bats and 2,519 hits, a .316 average, plus 369 homers, 1,406 RBI, and 37 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .414 and the slugging percentage .539, for an OPS of .953. Over the seasons Helton played, league hitters batted .263; the .316 career figure is 20.1% above that. In OPS terms, Helton's .953 stands 27.0% above the league's .751. The home run peak was 49 in 2001 with the Colorado Rockies. The highest hit total in a season was 216, in 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions about Todd Helton
- What years did Todd Helton play?
- Todd Helton played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2013.
- Was Todd Helton a pitcher?
- No. Todd Helton was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Todd Helton hit?
- Todd Helton hit 369 career home runs with 2,519 hits.
- Is Todd Helton in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024.
- What teams did Todd Helton play for?
- Todd Helton played for one team, the Colorado Rockies (1997–2013).
- Did Todd Helton win an MVP award?
- No. Todd Helton did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Todd Helton win?
- Todd Helton won 3 Gold Gloves (2001, 2002, and 2004) and 4 Silver Slugger awards (2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003). He was selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What were Todd Helton's career stats?
- In 2,247 games, Todd Helton had 2,519 hits, 369 home runs, 1,406 RBI, 1,401 runs, and 37 stolen bases, with a .316 batting average.
- How much did Todd Helton earn in his career?
- Todd Helton's recorded salaries total $163,840,000 over 17 seasons, 1997 to 2013. Helton's career, 1997 to 2013, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Todd Helton's salary?
- Todd Helton's last recorded salary was $6,175,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $20,275,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2013.
- What position did Todd Helton play?
- Todd Helton played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Todd Helton and how much did he weigh?
- Todd Helton was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Todd Helton hit each season?
- Todd Helton's home runs by season: 5 in 1997, 25 in 1998, 35 in 1999, 42 in 2000, 49 in 2001, 30 in 2002, 33 in 2003, 32 in 2004, 20 in 2005, 15 in 2006, 17 in 2007, 7 in 2008, 15 in 2009, 8 in 2010, 14 in 2011, 7 in 2012, and 15 in 2013. His most in one season was 49, in 2001.
- What was Todd Helton's career batting average?
- Todd Helton batted .316 over his career, with 2,519 hits in 7,962 at bats.