High-leverage KSU righty with strikeout pop and draft-day proof
In the 2026 season, Nate Helman was one of Kennesaw State’s most trustworthy bullpen arms, logging 40 strikeouts in 31.0 innings and earning a 17th-round selection by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound righty stood out for missing bats, stringing together a six-appearance streak with at least three strikeouts and flashing swing-and-miss stuff in high-leverage relief. He also showed starter flexibility with four starts over two seasons, but his profile is more about impact innings than volume. If your team wants a hard-throwing competitor with upside and pro validation, he’s a strong fit.
