Former Harding University catcher Collin Helms has officially signed a professional contract with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League, marking the next step in his baseball journey.
Helms, who earned All‑Great American Conference honors in each of his four seasons with the Bisons, will wear the number 1 jersey for the Wild Things as they launch their campaign with a series against the Windy City ThunderBolts in Crestwood, Illinois.
During his college tenure, Helms posted a .269 average with nine home runs, 13 doubles and 47 RBIs over 51 games in 2026, while demonstrating elite plate discipline that saw him walk 26 times and be hit by a pitch 14 times against just 22 strikeouts in 182 at‑bats.
His collegiate résumé includes a Second‑Team All‑GAC selection in 2024 and 2026, an Honorable Mention in 2023 and 2025, and a record‑setting 2025 season in which he started all 60 games and tied a school mark with 25 hit‑by‑pitch instances.
Long's Immediate Impact on the Mound
Pitcher Maddox Long has already made a splash in Washington with a 1‑1 record and a 1.61 ERA across four starts, allowing only 17 hits while striking out 15 batters in 28 innings.
Fans can follow the pair’s progress through the Wild Things’ official site, washingtonwildthings.com, and on social media via @WashWildThings, where updates on the Frontier League schedule and game highlights will be posted regularly.