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Byron Buxton
Buxton with the Minnesota Twins in 2016
Minnesota Twins – No. 25
Center fielder / Designated hitter
Born: (1993-12-18) December 18, 1993 (age 30) Baxley, Georgia, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 14, 2015, for the Minnesota Twins

v t e 2012 Major League Baseball draft first round selections

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