Missouri State pitcher Hayden Minton was selected by the Detroit Tigers with the No. 260 overall pick in the ninth round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
Minton, a 6-foot-3 righty, pitched for three seasons at Missouri State in two different stints with the program. He finished his senior season in 2023 and is a Collinsville, Oklahoma, native.
The 260th overall pick holds an approximate pick value of $182,600, according to MLB.com.
Here's what you should know about Minton:
Minton had two different stints at Missouri State
A staple in the 2023 weekend rotation, Minton made the most of his one year back with the program after leaving for a year to throw at Johnson County Community College.