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
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
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
- ^ 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
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Arkansas Razorbacks bio
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