Byron Buxton
Definition
Byron Buxton is an American professional baseball center fielder and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball.
Nicknamed 'Buck', he was born on December 18, 1993, in Baxley, Georgia, and selected second overall by the Twins in the 2012 MLB Draft.
Renowned for his explosive speed, powerful bat, and spectacular defense—earning a Gold Glove—Buxton has overcome frequent injuries to become a perennial All-Star candidate.
Examples
Byron Buxton turned a sure home run into a souvenir for the outfield seats with a wall-scaling grab that left jaws on the floor.
When Byron Buxton is healthy, he runs the bases like he's late for his own victory parade.
Pitchers facing Byron Buxton might as well serve up meatballs, because his bat swings like a medieval flail.
Byron Buxton's 35 home runs this year remind us he's less 'injury curse' and more 'injury detour' on the road to stardom.
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