"Split between the Cardinals and Mets, Helsley appeared in 58 games and posted a 4.50 ERA. He recorded 21 saves, a decreased number largely because the Mets moved him into a setup role behind Edwin Díaz. His performance shifted dramatically after the trade: a 3.27 ERA in the first half of the season compared to a 6.26 ERA after joining New York. In July alone-before the trade-he posted a 1.29 ERA with seven strikeouts in seven innings."
"Helsley is unquestionably one of the hardest throwers in baseball, averaging at least 99 mph and ranking in the 99th percentile. That places him in elite company with flamethrowers like Jhoan Duran, Mason Miller, and Jacob Misiorowski. He struggled with the pitch this season, producing a -15 fastball run value while opponents teed off on it to the tune of a .422 average and a .316 xBA."
"His slider was the legitimate weapon, generating a 41.6% whiff rate in 2025 and limiting hitters to a .140 average this season. That pitch kept hitters off balance and produced weak contact, ranking at an 85.3 MPH exit velocity and working to a 24.9% putaway rate. He'll occasionally mix in a curveball and a cutter,"
Ryan Helsley was a premier closer with 49 saves in 2024 and sub-3.00 ERAs since 2022. In 2025 he split time between the Cardinals and Mets, appearing in 58 games with a 4.50 ERA and 21 saves as the Mets used him in setup. His performance declined after the trade, with a 3.27 ERA before joining New York and a 6.26 ERA afterward; he posted a 1.29 ERA and seven strikeouts in seven July innings before the move. Helsley averages at least 99 mph, but his fastball produced a -15 run value and a .422 opponent average. His slider generated a 41.6% whiff rate and held hitters to a .140 average.
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