Ryan Helsley
Born: 7/18/1994 in Tahlequah, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 2019-04-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Ryan Dalton Helsley
Biography
Ryan Helsley, born in 1994, is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals. Making his debut on April 16, 2019, Helsley quickly establishes himself as a key component of the Cardinals' pitching staff. Known for his powerful fastball and sharp breaking pitches, he has become a reliable option in both high-leverage situations and as a closer. With a career record of 28-14 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.63, he showcases his ability to dominate opposing hitters.
Helsley's career statistics further highlight his effectiveness on the mound, as he has recorded 314 strikeouts and achieved 84 saves throughout his tenure. His performance earns him recognition, resulting in two All-Star selections, underscoring his status as one of the prominent relief pitchers in the game today. As an active player, Helsley continues to make significant contributions to the Cardinals, solidifying his legacy in an era where pitching depth is crucial and relievers play a pivotal role in a team's success.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 14 | 239 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 263.7 | 182 | 77 | 22 | 107 | 314 | 2.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 32 | 2.95 | - |
| 2020 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.0 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 5.25 | - |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 6 | 4 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.3 | 40 | 24 | 27 | 47 | 4.56 | - |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 9 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 64.7 | 28 | 9 | 20 | 94 | 1.25 | - |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 3 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 36.7 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 52 | 2.45 | - |
| 2024 | STL | NL | 7 | 4 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 66.3 | 50 | 15 | 23 | 79 | 2.04 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | STL | NL | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | STL | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | STL | NL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLWC2 | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2019 | NLDS2 | SLN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 5.62 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLWC2 | SLN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 36.00 |
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5.40 |
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2019 | NLDS2 | SLN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 239 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SLN | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | SLN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SLN | P | 51 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SLN | P | 54 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | SLN | P | 33 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SLN | P | 65 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 239 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-MLB Team - First Team | RP |
| 2024 | Reliever of the Month | April |
| 2024 | Reliever of the Month | June |
| 2024 | Reliever of the Month | September |
| 2024 | Reliever of the Year | |
| 2024 | TSN All-Star | RP |
| 2024 | TSN Reliever of the Year | |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | RP |
| 2022 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | RP |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cy Young Award | NL | 9th | 4.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2022 | Cy Young Award | NL | 12th | 1.0 | 210 | 0 |