| Ryder Helfrick | |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Razorbacks | |
| 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 college baseball catcher for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Career
editHelfrick 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] 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.[3][4]
Helfrick returned as Arkansas' starting catcher his junior year in 2026.[5][6] He is a top prospect for the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.[7]
References
edit- ^ CVCHS catcher Ryder Helfrick named All-American Classic MVP
- ^ 'One of the better hitters in this league.' Meet Brewster Whitecaps' Ryder Helfrick
- ^ 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
- ^ Ryder Helfrick Closing The Gap For Top College Catcher
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Arkansas Razorbacks bio
