Todd Helton
Contract: Signed through 2011 with club option for 2012
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Born: Aug 20, 1973
- Debut: August 2, 1997
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .325 | 15 | 86 | 79 | 0 |
Newsbreakers
October 12, 2009
Todd Helton had his best game of the postseason in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Phillies. The first baseman was 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI, and a run scored in the loss.
Our View:
Helton's power numbers are never going to blow you away, but his ability to get on base ranks with the best of them. The .325 regular season is only 2-for-12 in the NLDS.
September 1, 2009
Todd Helton blasted a three run homer in the fourth inning Tuesday against the Mets that put the game out of reach. Helton was 2-for-4 on the day and the Rockies went on to win 8-3.
Our View:
Helton has now homered in back to back games after hitting just one from July 24th to August 29th. So the power is starting to come around, but the average has been there all year. He's hitting .327 on the season.
August 30, 2009
Todd Helton went 3-for-5 with a solo homer off Matt Cain on Tuesday, but the Rockies fell 9-5 and now share the Wild Card lead with the Giants.
Our View:
The homer is just Helton's 13th this season and he has just four over the last two months. Still, for his part he's hitting .326. Good for third in the National League.
August 28, 2009
Todd Helton went 2-for-3, which included a leadoff single in the ninth inning, but couldn't help the Rockies past the Giants, as San Francisco won 2-0 at home.
Our View:
If the season ended today, Helton's .321 average would be his highest since 2004, when he hit .347.
August 9, 2009
Todd Helton went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-5 win over the Cubs at Coors Field. He hit two doubles and a single.
Our View:
Helton raised his season average to .323, and extended his hitting streak to 14 games. The 35-year-old vet should remain productive for fantasy owners in NL-only leagues as long as he stays healthy.
August 7, 2009
Todd Helton's two hits and two RBI helped the Rockies beat the Cubs on Friday night, as the team prevailed 6-2 at home.
Our View:
Helton's .316 average is near his career .327 one, though for the fourth straight season he's exhibited very little power. He is most valuable in NL-only formats.
July 30, 2009
Todd Helton collected a hit for the 17th time in 21 July games, but it was only one of four Rockie hits all day, as the Mets won 7-0 at home.
Our View:
Helton has rebounded nicely from an injury plagued 2008, and is now batting .323 on the season.
July 22, 2009
Todd Helton went 3-for-4 with his 11th homer on Wednesday, helping the Rockies beat the Diamondbacks 4-3 at home.
Our View:
While his power is still down from his glory years, Helton is batting a robust .324 in 2009, and making the Rockies less fretful about his gargantuan salary.
July 12, 2009
The Denver Post is reporting that Rockies' first baseman Todd Helton was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a case of the flu. He will be replaced by Garrett Atkins at first base.
Our View:
Helton was supposed to start today, but he didn't feel well enough to go. He will should be fine when the team returns to action after the break, but get him out today if you can.
July 8, 2009
Todd Helton reached based four times on Wednesday, and scored two runs and drove in another, as the Rockies beat the Nationals 10-4 in Denver.
Our View:
Helton now has 56 RBIs on the season, and is batting .317. If not for the amazing talent at first base across the National League, he might have received an invitation to next week's All-Star game in St. Louis.
July 5, 2009
Todd Helton was productive in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks at Coors Field, as he went 2-for-4 with an RBI. He hit a single and a double.
Our View:
Helton has a hit in four straight games, and snapped a five-game skid without an RBI. He raised his season average to .317, and ranks second on the Rockies (behind Brad Hawpe) with 54 RBI.
June 1, 2009
Todd Helton recorded the Rockies' lone RBI in Monday's 4-1 loss at Houston as he went 1-for-4 with a solo homer.
Our View:
Colorado had eight hits in the game and left 14 men on base. Helton has collected an RBI in three of his last five games, and is quietly enjoying a solid season on a struggling team. He leads Colorado with 54 hits.
May 29, 2009
Updating a previous report, the Denver Post is reporting that the Rockies will fire manager Clint Hurdle today. Hurdle was the team's manager for seven years, and he will most likely be replaced by bench coach Jim Tracy.
Our View:
It was thought that Hurdle would get the weekend to make his case, but apparently the team has decided to part ways. Hurdle took the Rockies to a World Series during his tenure, but his team has struggled this season.
May 29, 2009
The Denver Post is reporting that Rockies manager Clint Hurdle may not make it past the weekend as Rockies coach. Sources are indicating that the Rockies need to have a good showing this weekend for Hurdle to keep his job.
Our View:
Coming off an ugly three-game sweep by the Dodgers, the consensus is that Hurdle will be gone by Monday unless the Rockies' players show up this weekend. They are playing for their manager's job, so we will have to see how the weekend plays out. Don't be surprised if there is a new manager in Colorado next week.
May 26, 2009
According to the Denver Post, Todd Helton is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game. He left in the middle of Monday's contest due to migraine headaches.
Our View:
Helton seems fine now and should be good to insert back into fantasy lineup. He's having a very solid season right now and his fantasy value is higher than it has been in years.
May 24, 2009
Todd Helton led the way for the Rockies on Sunday, as he went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and two RBI. The Rockies beat the Tigers 3-1.
Our View:
Helton is starting to look like the hitter who was a perennial batting title contender. He is hitting .342 on the year, and his fantasy value is higher right now than it has been in awhile.
May 23, 2009
Todd Helton went 1-for-4 with his sixth home run of the year against Detroit on Saturday.
Our View:
Helton has gotten off to a terrific start this year. With a .343 batting average and a respectable display of power thus far, it's tough to justify keeping him in the free agency pool if he happens to still be available in your league.
May 21, 2009
Todd Helton tore it up on Thursday. He was 3-for-5 with a grand slam and five RBI in the Rockies' 9-0 win over the Braves.
Our View:
Helton hasn't showed the power stroke from his glory days, but his average is still very fantasy worthy. It currently sits at .338 and makes his five homers and 27 RBI seem much more manageable.
May 17, 2009
Todd Helton will sit out today's game at Pittsburgh to rest his surgically repaired back, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
He has appeared in 33 of 35 games this season, but he is feeling fatigued. He is one more hit away from 2,000.
May 10, 2009
Todd Helton hit a double and a triple as the Rockies defeated the Marlins 3-2 on Sunday. He had an RBI and a run scored in the win.
Our View:
Helton did not register a triple last season, but had more than one in every other season dating back to 1999. It's the latest indicator in a season of him that suggests that he is 100 percent and poised to be a dangerous fantasy player once again.
May 6, 2009
Todd Helton was 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, an RBI, and two runs scored as the Rockies defeated the Giants 11-1 on Wednesday.
Our View:
Helton has hit 18-of-34 in his last nine games. Despite hitting cleanup for the Rockies, he has just eight RBI in that stretch. He is now hitting .360 on the season and any concerns about his back seem to be vanquished.
May 3, 2009
Todd Helton was 1-for-3 with a walk in the Rockies' 1-0 loss to the Giants on Sunday.
Our View:
Helton is hitting .321 on the season, and while he's not much of a power threat so far (two home runs), he can still contribute in other categories. He's no longer the masher of old, but is capable of putting up good enough numbers for mixed league consideration.
April 29, 2009
Todd Helton was 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored as the Rockies beat the Padres 7-5 on Wednesday.
Our View:
Helton has two hits in each of his last three games with six RBI, and four hits in his last five. In his last eight games, he is 13-for-27 and he looks poised to hover near .300 once again this season.
April 26, 2009
First baseman Todd Helton will sit out Sunday's game against the Dodgers, the Los Angeles Daily News notes. Jeff Baker will step in at third base, and Garrett Atkins will slide in at first.
Our View:
The Rockies are making sure their right-handed bats are in the lineup against lefty Clayton Kershaw. There is no injury news here.
April 12, 2009
Todd Helton is sitting out today's game against the Phillies, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:
His back is not ailing, and is sitting out merely to rest. Garrett Atkins will cover first base today with Ian Stewart working at third.
April 4, 2009
Todd Helton was a perfect 3-for-3 with an RBI Friday against Seattle.
Our View:
Helton has been a beast at the plate this spring, hitting at a clip near .500. He appears to be nearly completely healed of the back problems that crippled him a season ago, and could wind up being a viable option in deep mixed leagues.
March 30, 2009
Todd Helton collected two doubles on his way to going 4-for-4 in the Rockies 10-3 win over Arizona on Monday. He contributed two RBI and a run scored.
Our View:
Helton is now 17-for-33, or .515, this spring. His offseason back surgery appears to be well behind him and it looks as if he could provide much more value this season than his average draft position would indicate. He is 35, but just one season removed from .320/.434/.494.
March 28, 2009
Todd Helton and the Rockies beat the Cubs 10-6, and Helton went 2-for-3 with an RBI. He is now hitting .448 this spring.
Our View:
Helton is recovering from back surgery that essentially ruined his 2008 season. We're still a bit skeptical that he'll return to any semblance of his former self, but the initial returns are encouraging.
March 26, 2009
Todd Helton was 3-for-3 with two RBI, two walks, two runs scored and two doubles on Thursday. That's about as strong an overall game as you can have.
Our View:
Helton seems to be back on track and is showing no real signs of wear and tear after off season back surgery. He's hitting .423 this spring and his power seems to back as well. Expect better numbers than last year, but not what he was capable of in his prime.
March 17, 2009
Todd Helton was 2-for-2 and hit his third home run of the spring Tuesday against the Royals.
Our View:
Three of Helton's four hits this spring have been home runs. He is, however, hurting in the other offensive categories. Helton is recovering from off season back surgery and is a big question mark. Proceed with caution on draft day.
March 16, 2009
Todd Helton was 1-for-3 with a home run, two strikeouts, two RBI, and a run scored as the Rockies beat Arizona 8-3 on Monday. It was his second home run of the spring.
Our View:
Helton is just 2-for-12 this spring and both hits have been home runs. The strikeouts and low batting average are both very peculiar for him, but the power is a bit of a shock as well. He had back surgery in the offseason, and so far he has looked a bit opposite of what we expect to see this season.
March 9, 2009
Todd Helton hit a home run in his first exhibition game of the season Sunday as the Rockies beat the Padres 4-2.
Our View:
Helton had missed the Rockies' previous nine exhibition games because of his surgically repaired back. Helton is not expected to miss the start of the season, but the 35-year-old may have some durability issues come up time and again that could affect his fantasy standing.
March 7, 2009
Todd Helton, who is battling back from back surgery, will make his spring debut on Sunday, according to the Denver Post. He is scheduled for two at bats.
Our View:
Helton has been determined in his rehab, but one still has to be hesitant when committing to him for the whole season. He managed just 83 games last season and hit a career-low .264.
March 3, 2009
Todd Helton is nearing his return to the diamond, according to MLB.com. He is trying to bounce back from a bulging disc in his back, and could make his Cactus League debut within a week. Helton said, "I feel good. I am ready to do anything you want me to do. I worry a little about sliding or diving."
Our View:
The 35-year-old vet is on the decline, but could still be useful as a No. 2 fantasy first baseman, especially for NL-only leagues.
January 4, 2009
The Rocky Mountain News reports that Todd Helton (back) is taking his time in his rehab. "The one thing we don’t want to have is any setbacks, so that’s why we’re taking it slow," he said. "I’m shooting to get ready for the season, not for spring training. That’s my goal.”
Our View:
Helton hit .264 last season, which was the first time in 10 seasons that he hit below .300. He appeared in only 83 games, and his role next season is anything but certain. The Rockies have a number of young infield prospects that may be ready to take some of Helton's at-bats even when he is healthy.
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