News Summary
Max Belyeu, a junior at the University of Texas, has been selected as the No. 74 overall pick by the Colorado Rockies during the MLB Draft. His impressive collegiate career includes a .318 batting average and 27 home runs, despite a thumb injury in the recent season. Belyeu’s performance earned him the title of Big 12 Player of the Year in 2024, reinforcing his status as a top prospect. With this selection, UT continues its legacy of MLB representation, and attention now turns to Belyeu’s potential transition to professional baseball.
Austin, Texas – Max Belyeu, a junior at the University of Texas, was selected as the No. 74 overall pick by the Colorado Rockies during the Competitive Balance Round B of the 2025 MLB First-Year Player Draft. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Belyeu’s baseball career, solidifying his status as one of the collegiate game’s elite players.
Belyeu has been recognized for his impressive performance in his three seasons at Texas. With a career batting average of .318, he has demonstrated exceptional hitting prowess, amassing 27 home runs and 84 runs batted in (RBI). His achievements in the 2025 season, which saw him make appearances in 32 games despite a thumb injury that sidelined him for 26 games, included a .303 batting average, a .410 on-base percentage, and a .576 slugging percentage. Notably, he hit nine home runs and recorded 29 RBI during this time.
His standout performance in the previous season, 2024, earned him the title of Big 12 Player of the Year, culminating in a remarkable season where he hit .329 with 18 home runs and a 1.090 on-base plus slugging (OPS). Belyeu’s offensive statistics placed him among the top players in the Big 12, leading the Texas Longhorns in several major categories.
With Belyeu’s draft selection, the University of Texas continues its streak in Major League Baseball history, where at least one player has been drafted each year since the inception of the MLB draft in 1965. Belyeu has the option to decline the signing bonus offered by the Rockies, although the trend indicates that most players typically sign after being drafted. The estimated signing bonus associated with the 74th pick is approximately $1.11 million.
Known for his power-hitting capabilities, Belyeu is recognized for his left-handed swing and his ability to pull pitches for home runs. Throughout his collegiate career, he has primarily played in right field, gathering experience and honing his skills defensively and offensively. Before suffering his injury, Belyeu notably delivered a game-winning three-run home run against Oklahoma, a pivotal play that helped secure the SEC regular-season title for the Longhorns.
The 2025 MLB Draft continues, with rounds 4 through 20 scheduled for July 14, 2025. Belyeu was highly regarded prior to the draft, with MLB Pipeline ranking him as the No. 34 prospect overall, emphasizing his strengths in both power-hitting and defensive capabilities.
In light of Belyeu’s remarkable journey, the Longhorns have made strategic moves to bolster their roster in the wake of departures, including two starting outfielders, Tommy Farmer IV and Will Gasparino. The team has added three outfielders through the transfer portal, a reflection of their commitment to maintaining competitiveness for upcoming seasons.
Belyeu’s development and performance will be closely monitored as he transitions from college baseball to the professional level, with fans and scouts alike eager to see how his talents will translate in Major League Baseball.
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Additional Resources
- Texas Longhorns: Belyeu Picked 74th Overall in MLB Draft
- Statesman: Max Belyeu Picked by Colorado Rockies
- KXAN: MLB Draft – Rockies Take Max Belyeu
- On3: What’s Next for Texas Baseball Without Belyeu
- Wikipedia: Major League Baseball Draft
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