Ryder Helfrick
| Ryder Helfrick | |
|---|---|
 Helfrick in 2026 | |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: February 17, 2005 Livermore, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Ryder Patrick Helfrick (born February 17, 2005) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
Amateur career
[edit]Helfrick attended Clayton Valley Charter High School in Concord, California. He was named the MVP of the 2022 Perfect Game All-American Classic.[1] He committed to the University of Arkansas to play college baseball.
As a freshman at Arkansas in 2024, Helfrick played in 31 games with 26 starts and hit .179/.320/.321 with three home runs and eight runs batted in (RBI) over 84 at-bats. After the season he played summer ball for the Brewster Whitecaps in the Cape Cod League.[2][3] As a sophomore in 2025, he started 56 of 61 games, hitting .305/.420/.616 with 15 home runs and 38 RBI over 190 at-bats.[4][5]
Helfrick returned as Arkansas' starting catcher his junior year in 2026.[6][7] He played in a total of 62 games and hit .283 with 18 home runs and 53 RBI.[8]
Professional career
[edit]Helfrick was considered a top prospect for the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.[9] He was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round with the 15th overall pick.[10] He signed for a $5.2 million signing bonus.[11]
References
[edit]- ↑ CVCHS catcher Ryder Helfrick named All-American Classic MVP
- ↑ 'One of the better hitters in this league.' Meet Brewster Whitecaps' Ryder Helfrick
- ↑ "Ryder Helfrick". capecodleague.com. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ Arkansas Razorbacks catcher Ryder Helfrick impresses staff with offseason work
- ↑ Why Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick keeps ending up on All-American lists
- ↑ 'He knows he's good': Arkansas baseball catcher Ryder Helfrick not forgotten by many
- ↑ Ryder Helfrick announces himself with two opening day homers for Arkansas
- ↑ Piecoro, Nick. "Diamondbacks take power-hitting catcher, prep pitcher with top 2 picks". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ Ryder Helfrick Closing The Gap For Top College Catcher
- ↑ "D-backs thrilled that their top Draft target was available with No. 15 pick". MLB.com. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
- ↑ Fuller, Jackson. "Pro Hogs | Here are the signing bonuses for Arkansas baseball players selected in 2026 MLB Draft". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved 2026-07-28.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Arkansas Razorbacks bio