AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas junior standouts Max Belyeu and Jalin Flores were named to the preseason Golden Spikes Award watch list, USA Baseball announced Friday afternoon, beginning the process of identifying the top amateur baseball player in the country for the 2025 season.
The preseason watch list features 55 of the nation's best amateur players form high school and college baseball. The Golden Spikes Award Advisory Board will maintain a rolling list of players, allowing athletes to play themselves into consideration for the award throughout the season.
The complete preseason Golden Spikes Award watch list can be viewed HERE.