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Scouts and analysts are converging on Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick as a potential first‑round pick, citing his elite defensive metrics, offensive production and the poise he shares with former Razorback James McCann.
Ranked among the nation’s best college catchers, Ryder Helfrick is projected as a first‑round pick, potentially becoming the first Arkansas backstop selected in the opening round.
A standout season has positioned Arkansas junior catcher Ryder Helfrick among the nation's most coveted prospects, with elite defensive metrics, strong plate discipline and comparisons to veteran James McCann.