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.
INJURY UPDATE: @TexasBaseball All-American outfielder Max Belyeu will miss the rest of the regular season with a fractured thumb, I'm told. Belyeu could be back for the postseason for the #Horns. He was hitting .358 with six homers and 22 RBIs this season for #Hookem.
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) March 31, 2025
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.
For reference, here is the email from @TexasBaseball….
— anne-parker coleman (@anneparkercole1) March 31, 2025
Just reporting the facts that were given to me https://t.co/1iPhzI7z25pic.twitter.com/HvauzcpAP5
The program will provide updates on SEC injury reports moving forward.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas' Max Belyeu out with thumb injury, season in jeopardy
