As we enter the month of April, the college baseball season creeps toward its halfway point, and oddly enough (outside of Jaime Arnold) we still don’t have a clear-cut top five or even top ten group of college players who have firmly locked themselves into the top tier of the 2025 MLB Draft. So it's anyone's guess on how the top 10 will pan out. Good performers have been streaky at best, and there simply hasn't been enough consistent production to get a firm read, even now, on how MLB teams are stacking this class.

The lack of separation among the draft-eligible talent has made this spring more about projection and patience than production. A few names have flashed early; showing tools or glimpses that could push them into the conversation, but nobody has sustained the type of dominance that typically anchors the top of a draft board. Whether it’s due to injury, role uncertainty, or underwhelming performance, the usual surefire candidates just haven’t surfaced yet.

As a result, the draft landscape feels more open than usual, with plenty of movement still to come. Scouts are still waiting for someone to truly seize the moment, and with conference play heating up, the opportunity is there for a few players to rise quickly.

Below are four updates on draft prospects across the landscape and midweek recap across the nation. 

Max Belyeu, RF, Texas

Max Belyeu quickly became one of my favorite draft-eligible players heading into March, emerging from the SEC with real momentum and pushing his way into the top 15–20 conversation for July. He brings a potent offensive skill set, highlighted by a picturesque left-handed swing that blends violence with leverage, yet remains smooth and adjustable. The bat speed jumps off the screen, and the raw power is undeniable. Belyeu hits with intent, showing a solid hit tool and a disciplined, mature approach at the plate. He creates damage while also playing winning baseball, contributing in all facets of the game. Most of his tools project as above average, and he complements his offensive value with a quality arm in right field.

Unfortunately, Belyeu will miss the remainder of the regular season with a fractured thumb. Prior to the injury, the left-handed slugger was slashing .358/.465/.642 with six home runs, seven doubles, a triple, 22 RBIs, and a 24:16 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 24 games, all of which were on pace to set new career highs.

At first glance, this is a major blow to Texas, as they’ll need to find a way to replace his production in the heart of the lineup. From a draft perspective, the injury will likely cool his stock. Once trending toward a top-20 selection, Belyeu now looks more like a candidate to come off the board in the Competitive Balance A round or early in the second. That is, unless a team was fully sold on the tools and makeup from the first half of the season. A strong showing during BP and workouts at the MLB Draft Combine could help rebuild momentum and reassure clubs he’s fully healthy heading into the summer.