Daxton
Minton

RHP Daxton Minton (Great Bend, 2026) came away as one of the biggest winners from this look, building on a standout spring where he helped lead his squad to a state championship game appearance. Also the starting quarterback for the Panthers, Minton brings athleticism and competitiveness to the mound, standing at a strong 5-foot-11, 183 pounds. His fastball jumped out of the hand at 87–88 mph, topping at 89.2 mph with occasional heavy arm-side run. He added a true sinker at 84–86 mph that generated up to 14.9 inches of horizontal movement, making life tough on right-handed hitters. Minton rounded out his arsenal with a 67–69 mph curveball and 74–75 mph changeup, showing feel for a full mix. An uncommitted name to know in Kansas’ 2026 class, Minton is a must-see arm.

Daxton Minton, Great Bend (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 184-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long strong arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Some strikes, feel for moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2071, 1892 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, rolling slurve shape. T2036, 2003 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Developing accuracy, kills spin, keeps its plane. T1552, 1515 average rpm.