Guy Gross

Husband. Dad. Dentist. Coach. CEO. Author. Speaker.

[Grayton Gross @GraytonGross]

Short outing vs cowley county 1 inning 2ks

[The Yard - Salina, KS @theyardsalinaks]

The Yard is here to help! Having tryouts or looking for players? Send us a message or drop your information in the comments!

#theyardsalina #softball #baseball #tryouts #salinakansas

[Five Tool Baseball @FiveTool]

Mammoth bomb 💣

Grayton Gross (@GraytonGross) destroys the offering and sends it way out to left center for a 2-run home run for @Salina_Spikes 2026 at the @FiveToolMidwest Shocker Showdown. #FiveToolPower

Salina Central (KS) 2026 • @Buco_Baseball signee

Profile: https://t.co/1m7LJ65fE9

[Salina Spikes @Salina_Spikes]

Our DUDE 🔥🔥

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

2026 Sports in Kansas 5A Player of the Year
Grayton Gross, Salina Central, Sr.

Few players in Kansas had a bigger impact on winning than Grayton Gross this spring.

The Salina Central senior turned in one of the state’s top two-way seasons while helping lead the Mustangs to a 26-3 record and a trip to the Class 5A State Tournament. Gross was the centerpiece of a team that spent the entire season among the state’s elite and produced one of the best records in school history.

At the plate, Gross hit .483 with 42 hits, 29 runs scored, four doubles, four triples, four home runs and 33 RBIs. He consistently delivered in key situations and provided a spark at the top of one of Kansas’ most productive lineups.

On the mound, Gross was equally dominant. He finished with a 0.47 ERA over 44.2 innings, allowing just three earned runs all season while striking out 68 batters. Opponents managed only 23 hits against him as he established himself as one of the premier pitchers in Class 5A.

Whether it was producing a big hit, shutting down an opponent on the mound or leading by example, Gross delivered throughout the season and helped elevate Salina Central into championship contention.

For his outstanding two-way season and leadership of a 26-win state tournament team, Grayton Gross is the 2026 Sports in Kansas Class 5A Player of the Year.

Note: Gross earned the honor following a tie in the final voting with Piper standout and Texas Tech signee Myles Ross, who will also be recognized separately for his outstanding season. #sportsinkansas

[Grayton Gross @GraytonGross]

Super honored to be named Kansas 5A player of the year

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

2026 Sports in Kansas 5A All-State ⚾️ #sportsinkansas

[Salina Central Baseball @are_baseball]

Congratulations to Grayton Gross and Bodie Rodriguez for being selected to play in the KABC All-State Game!

-Wednesday June 17th, at 12:00 pm
-Eck Stadium - Wichita State University

[Guy Gross @guygrossdds]

@AmyosportKS Quite a list. Of course I would vote for the guy that wore #10 for Salina Central. His only earned runs he gave up were in the first outing after 2 weeks down with arm trouble. Didn’t have the full arsenal. Batted .495 and most importantly drove in runs every time ducks on.

[Grayton Gross @GraytonGross]

Amazing last year as a mustang! Super honored to be named AVCTL 2 player of the year! @are_baseball

[Guy Gross @guygrossdds]

@AmyosportKS @GraytonGross How is this determined?

[Guy Gross @guygrossdds]

@BarstoolSalinaC Baseball - regional champs

[Guy Gross @guygrossdds]

@SPostSports @SC_Mustangs Our team didn’t have its best night but this season provided so many great memories. I’m grateful to all the players, coaches, and families who made it all possible.

[K-State Baseball @KStateBSB]

𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒏

@kennedee27 has been named a semifinalist for the @USAGoldenSpikes Award!

#EMAW

[Salina Central High School Athletics @SC_Mustangs]

Great Group of Seniors!! You Will Be Missed!! Once A Mustang Always A Mustang!!

[Guy Gross @guygrossdds]

@SC_Track_XC @kayliejo09 @FSU_Track Wow!

[Guy Gross @guygrossdds]

Putting together a nice season at the plate and on the bump.

[Salina Central Mustangs Football @SC_MustangFB]

The wait is over…

Join us this Sunday as we celebrate our 2025 State Champs with our Ring Presentation & Ice Cream Social!

📅 Sunday, May 3
📍 Salina Stadium
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

Official ring presentation and enjoy root beer floats.

#WEareSC #PHAST #STATECHAMPS

[Guy Gross @guygrossdds]

@kadenbudke0 Congrats, Kaden!! Proud of you.