07/23/2009 - College PREP - Georgetown, KY David is a young two-way player on the mound and in the OF with a tall, thin body that shows projection as he continues to physically mature and fill out. Currently, he projects best on the mound. Delivery is average showing a solid balance point with on time separation and works in line. Arm strength is average and he needs to get on a strict long toss program to aid in further developing more arm strength, raising velocities. Fastball shows at 76-79 mph. Off speed pitches are average with breaking ball displaying a 10/4 shape with loose spin. Changeup shows average feel for. Foot speed is average and he will benefit by getting on a speed / agility program to improve foot quickness for the next level. Feet are active as he takes an aggressive approach in taking proper routes and angles to track down balls. Defensive abilities are near average. At the plate, Helton has near average abilities and power through a balanced approach. He has some mechanical flaws hindering him from reaching his full potential with grades improving with instruction and adjustments at the plate. With 2 years to further develop, David has abilities with room to improve.