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USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Longhorns RF Max Belyeu taken by Colorado Rockies in 2nd round of MLB Draft
With the 74th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Colorado Rockies have selected Texas Longhorns outfielder Max Belyeu. The Longview, TX prospect joins former Longhorn infielder Jared Thomas in Denver. Belyeu broke his thumb against Missouri in March and was thought to be lost for the year after requiring surgery. But the former Big 12 Player of the year sped through rehab and was able to play at the end of the Texas baseball season. Despite missing 26 games, Belyeu still managed to hit .303 with nine home runs and 29 RBIs in 2025. The Aledo, TX native provided one of the biggest moments of the year for UT. In his first game back from injury, Belyeu smashed a go-ahead, three-run home run in the ninth inning against Oklahoma to secure Texas the SEC regular-season title. It was UT's first year in the league. With Belyeu's selection by the Rockies, at least one Longhorn has been picked every year since the MLB draft began in 1965. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @LonghornsWire.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Max Belyeu injury update: Texas baseball star could play against Oklahoma
Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle said Wednesday he would "like" to get star outfielder Max Belyeu some at-bats during the Longhorns' pivotal three-game series against Oklahoma, which begins Thursday night. Belyeu, the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year, has been sidelined since suffering a thumb injury while making a diving catch at Missouri on March 28. The injury forced him to miss 26 games, but recent progress has the junior right fielder on the verge of returning to action. Advertisement 'He had a really good day (Tuesday),' Schlossnagle said. 'I think he's still working through some things, but he's super close, and I think the rate of progression he's had in the last week has been way faster than in the previous weeks. So we're going to get up there tonight and hit and we'll have a little hitting session (Thursday) in the morning and then, of course, BP before the game. So I think if it keeps progressing, I'd like to get him in there' Schlossnagle noted last week that Belyeu's return would depend on his pain tolerance, but emphasized the team's need for his bat as the postseason approaches. 'We need him, whether he's at the highest percentage or not,' Schlossnagle said. 'Once he gets to a certain threshold, we need to get him at-bats. I don't want his first at-bats to be in the regional or maybe even the SEC Tournament' Belyeu, who is hitting .358 with a 1.107 OPS and six home runs in 24 games this season, could also see time in right field if cleared to play. Despite initial concerns that the injury would make it difficult for him to squeeze his glove, Schlossnagle said Belyeu has been moving well in the outfield during his recovery. Texas enters the final regular-season series with a chance to clinch a share of the SEC title with a win or an Arkansas loss. Belyeu's return would provide a major boost as the Longhorns aim for a deep postseason run. Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on X/Twitter. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Jim Schlossnagle would like Max Belyeu to play against Oklahoma
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texas baseball vs Oklahoma game score: Replay, highlights as Longhorns claim SEC crown
Max Belyeu returned to the Texas baseball team's lineup in time to lead the Longhorns to a conference championship. Belyeu's three-run homer in the ninth inning was the difference in Texas' 7-4 win at Oklahoma on Thursday night. With the victory at L. Dale Mitchell Park, Texas secured a share of the Southeastern Conference championship in its first year in the league. Advertisement Ranked No. 3 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, Texas is now 41-10 this season with a 21-7 mark in SEC play. Losers of five of their last six conference games, Texas rallied from 1-0 and 3-1 deficits during Thursday's series opener in Norman. After the Sooners climbed themselves out of a 4-3 hole in the eighth inning, UT got its first two runners aboard against Oklahoma reliever Dylan Crooks in the final frame. That brought up Belyeu, who had gone hitless with three strikeouts in his first four-at bats. On the first pitch he saw from Crooks, Belyeu homered to center field. The 2024 Big 12 Player of the Year, Belyeu had missed UT's previous 26 games with a thumb injury. Belyeu was listed as a game-time decision in the lead-up to Thursday's first pitch, but Texas coach Jim Schlossnagle had hinted at the outfielder's return during this series as the Longhorns prepare for the postseason. Advertisement More: Jim Schlossnagle predicted Texas baseball's recent slide. Here's how Horns are adjusting With two games left in the regular season, Texas and Oklahoma (32-18, 13-15) will return to L. Dale Mitchell Park on Friday evening. The first pitch for that game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) celebrates a hit for a single with assistant coach Michael Cantu during the game against Florida at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Austin. Texas vs Oklahoma baseball: Live updates Final: Texas 7, Oklahoma 4 Oklahoma got a runner aboard with one out in the ninth inning, but Dylan Volantis struck out two Sooners to end the game. With the win, Texas secured at least a share of the SEC championship. If Arkansas loses to Tennessee tonight, the Longhorns will be the league's outright champion. The Razorbacks were losing 7-3 in the eighth inning when the Texas game wrapped up. Mid 9: Texas 7, Oklahoma 4 A three-run home run off Max Belyeu's bat in the ninth inning has pulled Texas within three outs of an SEC championship. The three-run blast against Oklahoma closer Dylan Crooks gave Belyeu his first homer since March 28. Belyeu, the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year, had missed UT's last 26 games with a thumb injury. He had opened tonight's game with an 0-for-4 showing at the plate and three strikeouts. Belyeu's homer drove in teammates Tommy Farmer IV and Ethan Mendoza. Farmer reached base with a leadoff double, and the No. 9 batter in the UT batting order is now 3-for-4 tonight with two RBIs and two runs. End 8: Texas 4, Oklahoma 4 For just the second time this season, Dylan Volantis has blown a late-inning save opportunity. After the freshman reliever got into trouble by walking Easton Carmichael and hitting Sam Christiansen with a pitch, Volantis surrendered the lead when he gave up an RBI single to Oklahoma clean-up hitter Jaxon Willits. Advertisement Will Gasparino made a sliding catch in center field to end the inning and strand an Oklahoma runner at third base. Mid 8: Texas 4, Oklahoma 3 Texas claimed its first lead of the evening when Kimble Schuessler drove in Rylan Galvan with an RBI single in the eighth inning. The Longhorns later had a chance to add some insurance in the frame, but Adrian Rodriguez was stranded after reaching third base with one out. Since it has claimed a lead, Texas will turn to closer Dylan Volantis in the eighth inning. A freshman, Volantis has saved 12 games this season. Volantis has recorded more than three outs in eight of his saves. End 7: Texas 3, Oklahoma 3 In his first inning of the evening, Texas reliever Thomas Burns retired the Sooners in order. Burns entered the day with a 4.58 ERA. Mid 7: Texas 3, Oklahoma 3 During an inning that featured two pitching changes, Texas tied the game on Tommy Farmer IV's two-run single. Farmer also scored UT's other run tonight in the third inning. Oklahoma starter Kyson Witherspoon's day ended during the seventh inning. Witherspoon allowed five hits and two earned runs, and he also struck out eight Longhorns. He threw 107 pitches over 6 ⅓ innings. Advertisement In the bottom of the seventh inning, Thomas Burns will replace Grayson Saunier on the mound for Texas. End 6: Oklahoma 3, Texas 1 For just the second time tonight, the Sooners were retired in order in the sixth inning. Through 3 ⅓ innings, Texas reliever Grayson Saunier has allowed one hit and registered three strikeouts. Texas has had its last eight batters retired by Oklahoma starter Kyson Witherspoon. End 5: Oklahoma 3, Texas 1 Oklahoma added to its lead in the fifth inning when Easton Carmichael's two-out double brought home teammate Dawson Willis. Two of Oklahoma's runs have been scored with two outs in an inning. Mid 4: Oklahoma 2, Texas 1 During an inning that was temporarily delayed by a rabbit running around the field at L. Dale Mitchell Park, Texas was unable to cash in on a game-tying opportunity. Texas got a runner to third base with two outs, but Oklahoma ace Kyson Witherspoon struck out Casey Borba to end the threat. Advertisement Through four innings, Witherspoon has struck out six Longhorns. End 3: Oklahoma 2, Texas 1 On the first pitch of the third inning's bottom half, Oklahoma reclaimed the lead on Trey Gambill's solo home run. Gambill has scored both of the Sooners' runs so far. In the third inning, Texas made its first pitching change as Grayson Saunier replaced Kade Bing on the mound. Over 2 ⅔ innings, Bing allowed three hits and one walk. He also hit a batter. Mid 3: Texas 1, Oklahoma 1 A slip-up by the Sooners has allowed Texas to tie the game. With two outs in the third inning, Texas had runners on the corners. Ethan Mendoza took off from first base in an attempt to let Tommy Farmer IV sneak home from third base before the final out was recorded. Oklahoma caught Mendoza in a rundown, but it threw away the baseball during the sequence. That error by Oklahoma first baseman Mason Hamlin allowed Farmer to score. End 2: Oklahoma 1, Texas 0 Both Texas and Oklahoma got a two-out runner to first base in the second inning, but that was all of the session's action. Kimble Schuessler provided Texas with its first hit of the evening when he singled off of Kyson Witherspoon. Mason Hamlin also drew a walk for the Sooners in the inning. End 1: Oklahoma 1, Texas 0 Texas has fallen behind early after two pitches got away from starting pitcher Kade Bing in the first inning. To open the first inning's bottom half, Bing hit Oklahoma leadoff hitter Trey Gambill with a full-count pitch. After a two-out single moved Gambill to third base, the Sooner outfielder scored on a wild pitch by Bing. Advertisement This is the 10th start of Bing's sophomore season. The left-handed transfer from McLennan College began the year as UT's Sunday starter, but he was demoted after compiling a 6.23 ERA over three subpar outings. Bing has since performed admirably in the Longhorns' midweek games, most notably when he threw five innings of perfect relief against UTSA on March 18 and when he didn't allow a hit over a 6 ⅓-inning start against Texas State on April 1. This is Bing's SEC debut. Mid 1: Texas 0, Oklahoma 0 In his return to the Longhorns after a 26-game absence, Texas star Max Beyleu struck out swinging against Oklahoma starting pitcher Kyson Witherspoon. The SEC co-leader in wins, Witherspoon retired the Longhorns in order in the first inning. Advertisement Witherspoon is currently listed as the No. 10 talent on ESPN's rankings of the top 150 prospects in the 2025 MLB Draft class. has evaluated Witherspoon as the eighth-best prospect in the Class of 2025. Texas Longhorns outfielders Easton Winfield (9) and Max Belyeu (44) celebrate a score during the game against Dartmouth at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. Texas vs Oklahoma starting lineups Texas batting order DH Ethan Mendoza RF Max Belyeu C Rylan Galvan SS Jalin Flores 2B Adrian Rodriguez 1B Kimble Schuessler 3B Casey Borba LF Jonah Williams CF Tommy Farmer IV This is Belyeu's first appearance since he injured his thumb against Missouri on March 28. The 2024 Big 12 Player of the Year, Belyeu is hitting .358 with six homers, 22 RBIs and 22 runs this season. Oklahoma batting order LF Trey Gambill C Easton Carmichael RF Sam Christiansen SS Jaxon Willits CF Jason Walk DH Scott Mudler 2B Kyle Branch 1B Mason Hamlin 3B Dawson Willis Texas starting pitcher LHP Kade Bing (3-0, 2.89 ERA) Oklahoma starting pitcher RHP Kyson Witherspoon (9-3, 2.45 ERA) What time does Texas baseball play Oklahoma today? Time : 6:30 p.m. CT Date : May 15 Location: L. Dale Mitchell Park in Norman, Okla. How to watch Texas baseball vs Oklahoma today TV: SEC Network+ Radio: The Longhorn Radio Network Advertisement Follow the American-Statesman on Facebook and X for more. Your subscription makes work like this possible. Get access to all of our best content with this tremendous offer. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas vs Oklahoma baseball score today: Replay, highlights
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Max Belyeu injury update: Texas baseball star could play against Oklahoma
Max Belyeu injury update: Texas baseball star could play against Oklahoma Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle said Wednesday he would "like" to get star outfielder Max Belyeu some at-bats. Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle said Wednesday he would "like" to get star outfielder Max Belyeu some at-bats during the Longhorns' pivotal three-game series against Oklahoma, which begins Thursday night. Belyeu, the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year, has been sidelined since suffering a thumb injury while making a diving catch at Missouri on March 28. The injury forced him to miss 26 games, but recent progress has the junior right fielder on the verge of returning to action. 'He had a really good day (Tuesday),' Schlossnagle said. 'I think he's still working through some things, but he's super close, and I think the rate of progression he's had in the last week has been way faster than in the previous weeks. So we're going to get up there tonight and hit and we'll have a little hitting session (Thursday) in the morning and then, of course, BP before the game. So I think if it keeps progressing, I'd like to get him in there' Schlossnagle noted last week that Belyeu's return would depend on his pain tolerance, but emphasized the team's need for his bat as the postseason approaches. 'We need him, whether he's at the highest percentage or not,' Schlossnagle said. 'Once he gets to a certain threshold, we need to get him at-bats. I don't want his first at-bats to be in the regional or maybe even the SEC Tournament' Belyeu, who is hitting .358 with a 1.107 OPS and six home runs in 24 games this season, could also see time in right field if cleared to play. Despite initial concerns that the injury would make it difficult for him to squeeze his glove, Schlossnagle said Belyeu has been moving well in the outfield during his recovery. Texas enters the final regular-season series with a chance to clinch a share of the SEC title with a win or an Arkansas loss. Belyeu's return would provide a major boost as the Longhorns aim for a deep postseason run. Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on X/Twitter.
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Questions surround severity of thumb injury to Texas' OF Max Belyeu
Questions surround severity of thumb injury to Texas' OF Max Belyeu Though reports indicated Belyeu was done for the season, this is not the case. Texas junior outfielder Max Belyeu is officially listed as "week-to-week" with a thumb injury that will require surgery, according to the Longhorns baseball team release. Belyeu, a projected top prospect in the upcoming MLB Draft, suffered the injury during Friday night's series opener against Missouri. The Longhorns remain hopeful he can return in time for the NCAA Tournament, if not sooner. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound right fielder was in the midst of a breakout season prior to the injury. In 24 games, Belyeu slashed .358/.465/.642 with six home runs, seven doubles, a triple, 22 RBIs, 24 strikeouts and 16 walks — all career-best paces for the left-handed hitter. Known for his above-average pull-side power, refined bat-to-ball skills and a plus arm, Belyeu had been gaining traction as a potential first-round pick in the MLB draft. Despite early speculation that the injury could sideline him for the remainder of the season, Texas officials have stated his status is being evaluated weekly. But the fact it needs surgery brings in the real possibility that his season is over. The program will provide updates on SEC injury reports moving forward.
