Ryder Helfrick is Arkansas’ all-around catching ace with legit power and elite defense
In the 2026 season, Ryder Helfrick separated himself as one of college baseball’s best two-way catchers, slashing .283/.417/.562 with 18 home runs, 53 RBI, and 55 walks while grading out as an elite defender behind the plate. He was widely ranked among the draft’s top catching prospects, and the biggest separator is his combination of mature plate discipline, real pop, and game-calling/receiving value that scouts loved. If a team wants a catcher who can impact the game offensively and quietly make pitchers better, Helfrick is the kind of fit that makes front offices grin like they just stole dessert first.
