Diamondbacks select Ryder Helfrick with 15th pick in MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
On July 11, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected catcher Ryder Helfrick with the 15th pick in the MLB Draft. Helfrick, aged 21, is recognized as a standout defensive catcher, despite not being the highest-ranked at his position. His performance at Arkansas included a breakout sophomore season in which he hit.305 with 15 home runs. Helfrick's selection reflects the Diamondbacks' strategy of filling their need for a reliable catcher.
- •Arizona Diamondbacks chose Ryder Helfrick with the 15th overall pick.
- •Helfrick played college baseball at Arkansas, excelling defensively.
- •He recorded a.305 batting average and 15 home runs in 2025.
- •Helfrick is considered the best defensive catcher available in the draft.
- •His selection aligns with the Diamondbacks' needs for a catcher.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks take power-hitting catcher with top pick in draft
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks Select Ryder Helfrick
"The Diamondbacks used the No. 15 overall pick on Saturday to select Ryder Helfrick, a power-hitting catcher out of Arkansas.
"With the 15th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, Arizona selects Ryder Helfrick
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 7:41 PMDiamondbacks take power-hitting catcher with top pick in draft
The Diamondbacks used the No. 15 overall pick on Saturday to select Ryder Helfrick, a power-hitting catcher out of Arkansas.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 7:04 PMDiamondbacks Select Ryder Helfrick
With the 15th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, Arizona selects Ryder Helfrick
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