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<div class="p-rich_text_section">The Texas Longhorns will be without one of their top offensive weapons for the rest of the regular season, as outfielder <b data-stringify-type="bold">Max Belyeu</b> is sidelined following surgery for an <b data-stringify-type="bold">avulsion fracture in his thumb</b>, head coach <b data-stringify-type="bold">Jim Schlossnagle</b> confirmed.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">Belyeu was off to another standout campaign in 2025, building on a sensational 2024 season in which he slashed <b data-stringify-type="bold">.329 with 18 home runs and 53 RBIs</b>, ultimately taking home <b data-stringify-type="bold">Big 12 Player of the Year</b> honors. His presence at the top of the order and in the outfield had been instrumental to Texas' early success.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">While the injury is a setback, there’s cautious optimism surrounding his availability for the <b data-stringify-type="bold">postseason</b>, which could prove vital if the Longhorns are to make a deep NCAA Tournament run. In the meantime, Texas will turn to its depth and talent to stay competitive in a loaded <b data-stringify-type="bold">SEC schedule</b>.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">Belyeu’s absence is undoubtedly significant, but the Longhorns are built to withstand adversity—and they’ll need their supporting cast to rise to the occasion down the stretch.</div>
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1) Texas Loses Slugger Max Belyeu for Regular Season After Thumb Surgery

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<div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong>Andrey Martinez</strong> torched opposing pitchers this past week, earning him well-deserved recognition as <b data-stringify-type="bold">Player of the Week</b>. The Wildcats' slugging outfielder put together an eye-popping offensive performance that anchored Bethune-Cookman’s lineup and made headlines across college baseball.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">Martinez went <b data-stringify-type="bold">11-for-18 at the plate</b>, slashing an absurd <b data-stringify-type="bold">.611/.632/2.354</b> to lead the Wildcats. His power surge was nothing short of jaw-dropping—<b data-stringify-type="bold">six home runs</b>, <b data-stringify-type="bold">two doubles</b>, and a jaw-dropping <b data-stringify-type="bold">2.354 OPS</b> made him virtually untouchable. On top of the raw production, Martinez also racked up <b data-stringify-type="bold">14 RBIs</b>, helping to fuel big innings and stretch leads for his team all week.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">What makes his performance even more impressive is the balance of consistency and explosive power. He reached base at a torrid pace with a <b data-stringify-type="bold">.632 on-base percentage</b> and showcased the kind of game-changing pop that can shift momentum with a single swing.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">Martinez's dominant week is a statement not just for the Wildcats, but for the entire HBCU and mid-major baseball landscape—he’s a name to watch moving forward.</div>

2) Player of the Week: Andrey Martinez (Bethune-Cookman OF)

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<div class="p-rich_text_section">LSU southpaw <b data-stringify-type="bold">Kade Anderson</b> was untouchable this week, earning <b data-stringify-type="bold">Pitcher of the Week honors</b> with one of the most dominant starts of the college baseball season.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">Anderson went the distance in a complete-game masterpiece, tossing <b data-stringify-type="bold">9.0 shutout innings</b> while allowing just <b data-stringify-type="bold">five hits</b> and <b data-stringify-type="bold">two walks</b>. He was locked in from start to finish, striking out a career-high <b data-stringify-type="bold">14 batters</b> and commanding the zone with electric stuff. His <b data-stringify-type="bold">135-pitch</b> outing showcased his endurance, toughness, and his trust from the coaching staff to finish what he started.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">This wasn't just a strong performance—it was a statement. Anderson’s combination of power, precision, and poise led LSU to a key win and added a highlight reel moment to his rising profile. In an era of pitch counts and bullpen usage, a complete game shutout is rare—and Anderson delivered one emphatically.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">With performances like this, Anderson is proving he’s one of the top arms in the SEC and the nation.</div>

3) Pitcher of the Week: Kade Anderson (LSU LHP)

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<div class="p-rich_text_section"><b data-stringify-type="bold">2025 Draft Spotlight Player of the Week</b><br />
<b data-stringify-type="bold">Season Stats:</b> 6-0, 2.85 ERA, 47.1 IP, 75 K, 12 BB, 8 GS, 1 CG, 1 SHO</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">In what was arguably the most dominant performance of the weekend, LSU’s <b data-stringify-type="bold">Kade Anderson</b> carved through a tough Oklahoma lineup, tossing a <b data-stringify-type="bold">complete game shutout</b>—the Tigers’ first since 2018—and striking out <b data-stringify-type="bold">14 batters</b> along the way.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">The sophomore left-hander has been quietly climbing draft boards throughout the season, and Thursday’s electric outing may have been his breakthrough moment. With <b data-stringify-type="bold">75 strikeouts in just 47.1 innings</b>, Anderson’s blend of durability and swing-and-miss stuff is turning heads.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">His arsenal is headlined by a <b data-stringify-type="bold">lively fastball</b> that sits in the low-90s and can touch the mid-90s, boasting carry and subtle cutting action that keeps hitters off balance. Formerly leaning on a <b data-stringify-type="bold">mid-70s curveball</b> with big depth, Anderson has evolved in 2025 by introducing a new <b data-stringify-type="bold">mid-80s slider</b>—now his most-used pitch at a 27% clip. The slider’s sweeping action has become a reliable strike-stealer and put-away pitch.</div>
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<div class="p-rich_text_section">He’s also made strides with a <b data-stringify-type="bold">changeup</b> that flashes excellent sink and fade against righties. While he’s still a bit vulnerable to left-handed hitters—a flaw he’ll need to iron out at the next level—the trajectory is clear: Anderson is firmly on the radar as a potential <b data-stringify-type="bold">first-round pick</b> in July’s MLB Draft.</div>

4) Draft Watch: LSU LHP Kade Anderson

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<p>LHP <strong>Kade Anderson</strong>, LSU<br />
9 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 14 K<br />
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LHP <strong>Cade Obermueller</strong>, Iowa<br />
7 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 12 K<br />
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RHP <strong>Colton Book</strong>, Saint Joseph’s<br />
7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 13 K<br />
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LHP <strong>Liam Doyle</strong>, Tennessee<br />
6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K<br />
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LHP <strong>Jared Spencer</strong>, Texas<br />
7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 11 K<br />
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RHP <strong>Tyler Bremner</strong>, UC Santa Barbara<br />
7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K<br />
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LHP <strong>Caleb Leys</strong>, Maine<br />
7 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K<br />
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RHP <strong>Logan Lunceford</strong>, Wake Forest<br />
5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K<br />
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RHP <strong>Aaron Savary</strong>, Iowa<br />
6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K<br />
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RHP <strong>Sean Youngerman</strong>, Oklahoma State<br />
8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 11 K<br />
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RHP <strong>Blake Gillespie</strong>, Charlotte<br />
6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 9 K<br />
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LHP <strong>Jamie Arnold</strong>, Florida State<br />
5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 K<br />
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LHP <strong>Zach Root</strong>, Arkansas<br />
5 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K<br />
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RHP <strong>Kyson Witherspoon</strong>, Oklahoma<br />
6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K</p>

5) Other Top MLB Draft Performers: Pitchers

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<p>3B <strong>Bryce Molinaro</strong>, Penn State<br />
6-for-15, 2B, 4 HR, 6 RBI, 4 BB, SB<br />
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C <strong>Karson Bowen</strong>, TCU<br />
9-for-13, 3B, HR, 7 RBI, 4 BB<br />
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3B <strong>Anthony DePino</strong>, Rhode Island<br />
9-for-15, 4 2B, 3B, HR, 9 RBI, 5 BB<br />
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OF <strong>Aidan Tell</strong>, Virginia<br />
9-for-16, 2 2B, 2 HR, 6 RB, 4 BB, SB<br />
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OF <strong>Eddie King, Jr.</strong>, Louisville<br />
6-for-14, 2 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 3 BB<br />
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SS <strong>Luke Hill</strong>, Ole Miss<br />
9-for-19, 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 2 SB<br />
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1B <strong>Ty Doucette</strong>, Rutgers<br />
9-for-18, HR, 7 RBI, 3 BB, SB<br />
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SS <strong>Kyle Lodise</strong>, Georgia Tech<br />
7-for-16, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 9 RBI, 2 BB<br />
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OF <strong>Gavin Turley</strong>, Oregon State<br />
6-for-11, 2 2B, HR, 5 RBI, 2 BB<br />
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SS <strong>Wehiwa Aloy</strong>, Arkansas<br />
8-for-15, 2B, 3 RBI, 5 BB, 2 SB<br />
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OF <strong>Jace LaViolette</strong>, Texas A&amp;M<br />
5-for-15, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 3 BB, 2 SB<br />
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OF <strong>Charles Davalan</strong>, Arkansas<br />
7-for-18, 3B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 2 BB, SB<br />
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1B <strong>Ethan Petry</strong>, South Carolina<br />
3-for-9, HR, 2 RBI, 7 BB<br />
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OF <strong>James Quinn-Irons</strong>, George Mason<br />
6-for-14, 3 2B, HR, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 4 SB</p>

6) Other Top MLB Draft Performers: Hitters

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	<li data-stringify-indent="1" data-stringify-border="0">Wake Forest vs. North Carolina (Thursday – Saturday)</li>
	<li data-stringify-indent="1" data-stringify-border="0">Tennessee vs. Ole Miss (Friday – Sunday)</li>
	<li data-stringify-indent="1" data-stringify-border="0">Texas vs. Kentucky (Friday – Sunday)</li>
	<li data-stringify-indent="1" data-stringify-border="0">Louisville vs. NC State (Friday – Sunday)</li>
	<li data-stringify-indent="1" data-stringify-border="0">Arkansas vs. Georgia (Friday – Sunday)</li>
	<li data-stringify-indent="1" data-stringify-border="0">Florida State vs. Virginia Tech (Friday – Sunday)</li>
	<li data-stringify-indent="1" data-stringify-border="0">LSU vs. Auburn (Friday – Sunday)</li>
	<li data-stringify-indent="1" data-stringify-border="0">Vanderbilt vs. Oklahoma (Friday – Sunday)</li>
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