EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 32 MIN
DRAFT RECAP: Diamondbacks Land Ryder Helfrick at No.15, TARGET Pitching Needs in 2026 MLB Draft
from Locked On Diamondbacks - Daily Podcast On The Arizona Diamondbacks · host Locked On Diamondbacks, George Lund
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Arizona Diamondbacks sharpen future edge with Ryder Helfrick’s elite defense and explosive bat—could he anchor the next generation behind the plate? George Lund breaks down the D-backs’ top 2026 MLB Draft picks, spotlighting Helfrich’s surprising availability at No. 15, his SEC accolades, and the team’s focus on advanced college talent over risky high school arms. The episode also evaluates Blake Bryant’s high-upside projection as Arizona’s boldest prep pitcher selection since 2019, plus Carson Kerce’s rise as one of college baseball’s hardest-working and most versatile hitters. Hear how Mike Hazen’s strategy aims to address the organization’s pitching pipeline, whether the Diamondbacks have found key building blocks, and what these moves signal for the team’s long-term postseason ambitions. Will Arizona’s mix of defensive strength and swing-at-miss hitting redefine their minor league outlook?
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DRAFT RECAP: Diamondbacks Land Ryder Helfrick at No.15, TARGET Pitching Needs in 2026 MLB Draft
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