Michael Helman
Michael Helman is a 30-year-old center fielder for the Texas Rangers. He is a glove-first center fielder, ranked 92nd in the league at the position.
About these ratings
Tool ratings combine recorded performance with statistical estimates. Speed, arm, and fielding include outcome-based estimates rather than direct physical measurements.
Limited MLB evidence: 30.8% MLB and 69.2% level-adjusted minor-league estimate.
Minor-league estimate: 55.4% observed statistical weight and 44.6% historical peer baseline; individual tools use their own sample weights.
* On NTV, this indicates estimated or unverified inputs. CE uses an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable.
CE uses the best available contract information, including partial terms, estimated salaries, and projected team control. CE shows an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable; free agents without a current agreement use 100*.
2026 win contribution
-0.15 Player Wins · 0.16 expected from replacement · -0.31 wins above replacement
Includes contributions to every team played for in 2026. Perf expresses wins above replacement on a scale where 100 is average. How the win totals reconcile
Six-tool graphs show percentiles from available performance evidence. Speed uses baserunning outcomes; Arm uses position-adjusted throwing outcomes. Movement describes tracked pitch movement within pitch type. Minor-league comparisons account for competition level; unavailable measurements display MD.
Edge Profile
Edge combines Perf, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Perf of 82, Stick of 72, and Carry of 85, Michael Helman sits in the 22nd percentile, 3rd percentile, and 19th percentile in those areas. His 61 Edge lands in the 8th percentile and ranks 69th among center fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Michael Helman's 72 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports. It also places him in the 3rd percentile and ranks 80th among center fielders.
Perf Profile
Perf measures season wins above replacement after allocating each team's actual wins to its players. It includes Michael Helman's contributions to every team he played for. His 82 Perf is below average on a scale where 100 is average and 20 points is one standard deviation. It sits in the 22nd percentile and ranks 64th among center fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Perf in the context of the roster around a player and includes a bounded clutch adjustment for offense, pitching, and defense when available. Close games and later innings earn more weight, and difficult defensive plays receive their own credit. His clutch runs are offense -0.9, pitching +0.0, defense -0.8. The strongest rated teammates are Wyatt Langford at 131, Ezequiel Duran at 124, and Jacob Latz at 119. Michael Helman has contributed about as much as his own Perf suggests, resulting in a Carry of 85.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 30, Michael Helman carries a 104 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 45th percentile and ranks 138th among center fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. The model uses a 6 seasons control horizon, $0.2 million average annual value, and about $0.2 million in contract-scenario costs for Michael Helman. Options and arbitration can make those years or costs conditional; manual contract inputs may lag new agreements. His 100 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 11th percentile and 126th among center fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Michael Helman's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +7* NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 53rd percentile and ranks 92nd among center fielders. Michael Helman has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.