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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Belyeu and Jared Thomas were the two best hit-over-power prep outfielders in the Lone Star State three years ago, intriguing scouts but not making enough present impact to get lured away from their commitments to Texas. Both blossomed in Austin. The Rockies grabbed Thomas in the second round of the 2024 Draft, and Belyeu is now bidding to become the Longhorns' first first-round hitter since Drew Stubbs in 2006. He went from not playing much as a freshman in 2023 to earning Big 12 Conference player of the year accolades last spring, then got off to a strong start this year before requiring surgery on his left thumb when he fractured it diving for a ball in March.

One of the best all-around offensive players in the college crop, Belyeu can hit for average and power while controlling the strike zone, though he was more aggressive than usual in 2025. He has a quick left-handed swing geared for hard contact, showing the ability to pull pitches for home runs or backspin them out of the park to the opposite field. His ability to put the bat on the ball cuts into his walk totals a bit and he struggled against non-fastballs with the U.S. collegiate national team and in the Cape Cod League last summer and again with the Longhorns this spring.

Belyeu is a good athlete with average-to-solid speed but doesn't stand out with his instincts on the bases or in the outfield. He's inconsistent with his reads and routes, which precludes him from playing center field. His arm is both strong and accurate, so he fits nicely in right.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Belyeu and Jared Thomas were the two best hit-over-power prep outfielders in the Lone Star State three years ago, intriguing scouts but not making enough present impact to get lured away from their commitments to Texas. Both blossomed in Austin. The Rockies grabbed Thomas in the second round of the 2024 Draft, and Belyeu joined him in the organization when Colorado took him with its selection in Competitive Balance Round B in '25, even though a strong start to his junior year was cut short by left thumb surgery when he fractured it diving for a ball in March.

One of the best all-around offensive players in the college crop, Belyeu can hit for average and power while controlling the strike zone, though he was more aggressive than usual in 2025. He has a quick left-handed swing geared for hard contact, showing the ability to pull pitches for home runs or backspin them out of the park to the opposite field. His ability to put the bat on the ball cuts into his walk totals a bit, and he struggled against non-fastballs with the U.S. collegiate national team, in the Cape Cod League last summer and again with the Longhorns this spring.

Belyeu is a good athlete with average-to-solid speed but doesn't stand out with his instincts on the bases or in the outfield. He's inconsistent with his reads and routes, which precludes him from playing center field. His arm is both strong and accurate, so he fits nicely in right.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/12/2025	OF Max Belyeu assigned to Spokane Indians from ACL Rockies.
	08/04/2025	ACL Rockies activated OF Max Belyeu.
	07/23/2025	OF Max Belyeu assigned to ACL Rockies.
	07/22/2025	Colorado Rockies signed OF Max Belyeu.
	06/03/2025	OF Max Belyeu assigned to College Workout.
	02/13/2025	OF Max Belyeu assigned to Texas Longhorns.
	07/27/2024	Cotuit Kettleers released OF Max Belyeu.
	06/15/2024	Cotuit Kettleers activated OF Max Belyeu.
	06/15/2024	OF Max Belyeu assigned to Cotuit Kettleers.
	02/13/2024	OF Max Belyeu assigned to Texas Longhorns.
	02/13/2024	Texas Longhorns activated OF Max Belyeu.
	02/03/2023	OF Max Belyeu assigned to Texas Longhorns.
	06/10/2022	College Workout activated OF Max Belyeu.
	06/10/2022	OF Max Belyeu assigned to College Workout.