Byron Buxton Leads Twins by Example On and Off the Field

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Byron Buxton Leads Twins by Example On and Off the Field

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is the second fastest player on the basepaths in Major League Baseball. According to Statcast, Buxton is averaging 30.2 feet per second, his highest speed since 2019.

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