Tristan Helmick is Lafayette’s high-upside, workhorse RHP with swing-and-miss stuff
In the 2026 season, Tristan Helmick has shown why he’s one of Lafayette’s most valuable arms: he punched out 141 batters across 37 appearances and was good enough to earn a 20th-round MLB Draft selection by the Reds. He’s a 6-foot-6 righty who can miss bats in bunches—highlighted by a 14-strikeout game against Lehigh—and he’s also proven he can give his team innings, including an 8-inning win over No. 13 NC State. The profile is not spotless, but the arm talent, durability, and upside make him a legit fit for teams needing a power starter/bullpen weapon.
