Ryan Helsley’s Wife, Alex Butcher, Is A Doctor Of Optometry And A Mother Of Two

Ryan and his wife, Alex share a journey of more than a decade long.

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Ryan Helsley is a native American baseball player who now plays for the New York Mets. The 31-year-old has been married for over four years now, to Alex Butcher.

The Couple first met while attending Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in 2015. Ryan was a baseball player for the University and had two tremendous seasons, which helped him get drafted to the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2015 MLB Draft.

While Alex was not involved in Sports, but was a part of the basketball and Cheerleading Squad. She was studying Optometry at the time, and eventually got an undergraduate degree in 2018.

Later, she applied to NSY’s College of Optometry and started a four-year doctoral program in Doctor of Optometry (0.D.), and became a licensed doctor officially.

Ryan Helsley And Alex Butcher Are Parents Of Two Kids

After a few years of dating, Ryan and Alex got engaged on April 14, 2019, and eventually tied the knot on July 13, 2021, at the Packard Point Ranch, Remy, Oklahoma.

Just over a year of marriage, the couple was blessed by their first Child, Eliana Ray Helsley, on August 19, 2022.

Again, in November 2024, Alex announced her pregnancy on her Social Media. The baby boy was born on March 3, 2025.

The Helsley family now consists of four members, and they seem to be attending events and matches together.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Ryan Helsley was traded to the New York Mets on July 30, 2025, just before the deadline.
  • He appeared in 272 games for the St. Louis after making his debut in 2019.
  • Ryan’s wife, Alex, is around 28 years old as of now. She got to see her husband in 2024’s All-Star Game after missing the first one due to pregnancy.

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Anish Koirala has loved sports since he was a kid. He grew up playing basketball and soccer, and that passion stayed with him over the years. Today, Anish works as a writer and editor, sharing his knowledge and love for the game through articles and stories. He uses his playing experience to make his writing clear, thoughtful, and fun to read.

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