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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

Diamondbacks select Ryder Helfrick with 15th pick in MLB Draft
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks take power-hitting catcher with top pick in draft
  • 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks Select Ryder Helfrick
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The Diamondbacks used the No. 15 overall pick on Saturday to select Ryder Helfrick, a power-hitting catcher out of Arkansas.

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With the 15th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, Arizona selects Ryder Helfrick

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