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TEX • Outfielder • #24
2 months ago
Where did this guy come from? The red-hot Helman put the exclamation point on the Rangers’ six-run first inning here with a two-out, two-run double to knock Mets’ starter Jonah Tong from the game. He now has a 1.036 OPS with four home runs, 15 RBI, and two stolen bases while playing incredible defense in center field in two weeks since becoming a full-time player.
TEX • Outfielder • #24
2 months ago
Helman tagged Brewers’ starter Chad Patrick for a game-tying, 383-foot (101.5 mph EV) two-run blast in the fifth inning. The 29-year-old outfielder also drew a walk in the ballgame. He has done a nice job in his limited action for the Rangers this season, slashing .255/.333/.627 with five long balls, 17 RBI and three stolen bases in his first 58 plate appearances.
TEX • Outfielder • #24
2 months ago
Helman also threw out Jackson Chourio as the youngster tried to tag up and take second on a flyout in the second. So, yeah, quite a game for the 29-year-old rookie. Helman’s slam off Jose Quintana was his fourth homer in 55 plate appearances this season. He figures to remain in the Texas lineup most of the time if Adolis García returns this weekend as hoped.
TEX • Outfielder • #24
3 months ago
Helman victimized Angels’ left-hander Yusei Kikuchi for his 383-foot (102.9 mph EV) two-run shot in the second inning that extended the Rangers’ lead to 5-0. The versatile 29-year-old also struck out and grounded out to short in the ballgame. He’s now hitting .211 (4-for-19) with two homers, six RBI and one stolen base in his first 22 plate appearances with the Rangers this season.
TEX • Outfielder • #24
3 months ago
The versatile 29-year-old will get another shot with the Rangers with Evan Carter (wrist) landing on the injured list on Friday. Helman has gone 2-for-11 (.182) with a homer, four RBI and a stolen base in his limited action with the Rangers this season.
TEX • Outfielder • #24
4 months ago
Helman has made a couple flashy plays from a power/speed standpoint, but there simply isn’t room for him on Texas’ bench with veteran Joc Pederson back from the injured list to occupy the DH slot. The 29-year-old’s defensive versatility should help him carve out a role as a reserve somewhere down the line.
TEX • Outfielder • #24
4 months ago
He also had a sac fly in the 7-2 win. Helman, just recalled before the game, collected the homer in his 19th major league plate appearance; he was 3-for-10 with the Twins last season and 2-for-6 during an earlier stint with the Rangers this year. He figures to be limited to starts against lefties for the most part,
TEX • Outfielder • #24
4 months ago
Helman adds some defensive versatility to Texas’ bench mix after spending only a couple days back at the Triple-A level coming out of the All-Star break. The 29-year-old has only gotten into five games this season at the big-league level.
TEX • Outfielder • #24
4 months ago
The versatile 29-year-old has appeared in five games with the Rangers this season, but has only had six plate appearances, going 0-for-4 with a pair of walks, a stolen base and two runs scored. He’ll return to an everyday role at the Triple-A level for the time being. Justin Foscue was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move on Thursday.
TEX • Outfielder • #24
5 months ago
He’ll add some depth and versatility to the Rangers’ bench with Wyatt Langford (oblique) landing on the injured list on Friday. Helman has hit .225/.290/.396 with six homers and 26 RBI in 207 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season.