From Hurricane to Red Sox: Brian Van Belle’s MLB Debut
Former University of Miami pitcher Brian Van Belle has made his Major League Baseball debut with the Boston Red Sox. The 28-year-old right-hander was called up from Triple-A Worcester on June 9, 2025, after a stellar season in the minors, where he posted a 2.29 ERA with a 5–1 record over 51 innings. Van Belle was added to the Red Sox’s 40-man roster and is now the 70th Miami Hurricane to reach the majors.
A native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Van Belle began his professional career with the Red Sox as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He spent the past five years progressing through the Red Sox’s minor league affiliates, including High-A Greenville, Double-A Portland, and Triple-A Worcester. Known for his exceptional control, Van Belle struck out 41 batters while walking only 8 in 51 innings this season.
Van Belle’s promotion reflects the Red Sox’s confidence in his abilities and marks a significant achievement in his baseball journey. Fans can follow his progress and support his career through the official Red Sox website and social media channels.
The Boston Red Sox announced today that former Miami Hurricane pitcher Brian Van Belle has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester and added to the 26-man Major League roster. Van Belle, a native of Pembroke Pines, Fla., becomes the 70th University of Miami Hurricane to reach Major League Baseball.
A former Miami Hurricane standout, Van Belle was a dominant force during his time in Coral Gables, earning All‑ACC Second Team honors after posting a 3.30 ERA over 16 starts and 95.1 innings in 2019.
He followed that up with a redshirt‑senior campaign in 2020, finishing 2‑0 with a 0.68 ERA and with 38 strikeouts over 26.1 innings
Signed by Boston as a minor‑league free agent in mid‑2020, Van Belle steadily climbed the Red Sox system: Greenville, Portland and Worcester.
Van Belle has been a standout in Worcester’s rotation this season. Through 12 games and 8 starts, he’s compiled a 5–1 record with a sterling 2.29 ERA, over 51 innings pitched, striking out 41 and maintaining a 1.06 WHIP. His last performance on June 4 was impressive as he tossed seven innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts in a dominant 9-1 win over the Rochester Red Wings.
Van Belle is a right-handed pitcher, bats right, and wears uniform number 77 for one of the most historic baseball organizations of all time – The Boston Red Sox.
