History of Byron Buxton in Timeline

Byron Buxton is a professional baseball player, currently playing center field and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins in MLB. Known for his exceptional athleticism and defensive skills, Buxton has also shown flashes of offensive potential when healthy. Injuries have unfortunately been a recurring theme throughout his career, limiting his playing time and impacting his overall performance. Despite these setbacks, he remains a key player for the Twins, and his talent makes him one of the most exciting players to watch when he's on the field.

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1961: 12th Player in Twins history since 1961 to hit for the cycle

Byron Buxton became the 12th player in Twins history since 1961 to hit for the cycle in 2025.

December 18, 1993: Byron Buxton Born

On December 18, 1993, Byron Keiron Buxton was born. He is now a professional baseball player for the Minnesota Twins.

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May 22, 2009: Michael Cuddyer Hit for the Cycle on May 22, 2009

On May 22, 2009, Michael Cuddyer accomplished the feat of hitting for the cycle at home at the Metrodome. This was the last time a Minnesota player accomplished the feat at home before Buxton in 2025.

2010: First player to hit for the cycle at Target Field in 2025

Byron Buxton became the first player to hit for the cycle at Target Field, since its opening in 2010, in 2025.

June 12, 2012: Signed with Minnesota Twins on June 12, 2012

On June 12, 2012, Byron Buxton signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins, which included a $6 million signing bonus.

2012: Began Dating Lindsey Tillery in 2012

In 2012, Byron Buxton began dating Lindsey Tillery, who also attended Appling County High School.

2012: Considered Top Prospect in 2012 MLB Draft

In 2012, Byron Buxton was considered one of the most talented players in the MLB draft.

2013: First Son Born in 2013

Byron Buxton and Lindsey Tillery had their first son in 2013.

2013: 2013 Season

In 2013, Byron Buxton started the season with the Cedar Rapids Kernels and was later promoted to the Fort Myers Miracle. He was named the Midwest League Most Valuable Player, Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year, and Topps Minor League Player of the Year.

2013: Minor League Player of the Year in 2013

In 2013, Byron Buxton won Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year Award.

2014: Ranked as Top Prospect

Despite missing much of the 2014 season, Byron Buxton was still ranked as one of the best prospects in baseball.

2014: Injuries in 2014 Season

In 2014, Byron Buxton had an injury-plagued season, including a wrist sprain and a concussion. He was promoted to the New Britain Rock Cats but his season was cut short due to the injuries.

2015: MLB Debut in 2015

Byron Buxton made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2015.

2016: Married in 2016

Byron Buxton and Lindsey Tillery got married in 2016.

2016: Starting Center Fielder in 2016

In 2016, Byron Buxton began the season as the Twins' starting center fielder but was later optioned to Rochester. He finished the season with a .225 batting average, 10 home runs, and 10 stolen bases. He also led MLB in average sprint speed at 30.8 feet per second.

2017: 2017 Season Highlights

In 2017, Byron Buxton was the Twins' opening day center fielder. He hit an inside-the-park home run in 13.85 seconds on August 18 and hit three home runs on August 27. He also won several awards, including a Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award and a Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

2017: Gold Glove Award in 2017

In 2017, Byron Buxton won the Gold Glove Award.

2018: Injury Stints and Option to Triple-A in 2018

In 2018, Byron Buxton spent time on the disabled list due to a toe injury and migraines. He was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on July 2. The Twins did not promote him during September call-ups, which he didn't appreciate. He still led MLB in sprint speed.

April 5, 2019: Jorge Polanco Hit for the Cycle on April 5, 2019

On April 5, 2019, Jorge Polanco hit for the cycle against the Philadelphia Phillies. This was the last time a Twin's player hit for the cycle before Buxton in 2025.

April 22, 2019: Stolen Base Streak Ended on April 22, 2019

On April 22, 2019, Byron Buxton's streak of 33 stolen bases was ended when he was caught stealing by Robinson Chirinos of the Houston Astros.

2019: Ellianos Coffee Franchise in 2019

In 2019, Byron Buxton co-owned an Ellianos Coffee franchise in Baxley, Georgia with his family. He plans to expand to a second location in Jesup, Georgia.

September 7, 2020: Last Grounded into Double Play on September 7, 2020

By September 7, 2020, Buxton last grounded into a double play before June 2022 when he surpassed a record of 43 held by Matt Carpenter with 44 home runs.

2020: Second Son Born in 2020

Byron Buxton and Lindsey Tillery had their second son in 2020.

2020: Abbreviated 2020 Season

In the 2020 season, which was abbreviated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Byron Buxton played 39 games for the Minnesota Twins. He primarily missed time due to a shoulder injury sustained in late August.

April 2021: AL Player of the Month for April 2021

Byron Buxton was named the American League Player of the Month for April 2021, after hitting .426 with 8 home runs and 14 RBIs.

December 1, 2021: Signed Contract Extension on December 1, 2021

On December 1, 2021, Byron Buxton signed a seven-year, $100 million contract extension with the Minnesota Twins.

June 9, 2022: Consecutive Home Runs on June 9, 2022

On June 9, 2022, Luis Arráez, Byron Buxton, and Carlos Correa hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning versus the New York Yankees. Buxton also hit a three-run home run in the second inning.

June 2022: Home Run Record in June 2022

In June 2022, Byron Buxton surpassed Matt Carpenter's record by hitting his 44th home run since his last grounded double play.

July 5, 2022: Triple Play on July 5, 2022

On July 5, 2022, Byron Buxton started the first 8–5 triple play in major league history against the Chicago White Sox.

2023: Third Son Born in 2023

Byron Buxton and Lindsey Tillery had their third son in 2023.

2024: Returned to Center Field in 2024

In 2024, Byron Buxton was moved back to center field for the Minnesota Twins. He had a .279/.335/.524 slash line in 105 games.

May 1, 2025: 100th Career Stolen Base on May 1, 2025

On May 1, 2025, Byron Buxton stole his 100th career stolen base against the Cleveland Guardians, becoming the eighth player in Minnesota Twins history to reach that milestone. He also became the third player since the franchise moved to the Twin Cities to reach both 100 steals and 100 homers.

June 19, 2025: Two Home Runs on June 19, 2025

On June 19, 2025, Byron Buxton hit two home runs in a 12-5 victory against the Cincinnati Reds. His first-inning long ball was the 12th leadoff homer of his career, tied for the fifth most in Twins history.

July 12, 2025: Hit for the Cycle on July 12, 2025

On July 12, 2025, Byron Buxton hit for the cycle in a 12–4 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on his bobblehead day. He became the 350th player to hit for the cycle in major-league history, the 12th player in Twins history (since 1961) to hit for the cycle, and the first player to do so at Target Field, which opened in 2010.