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 Major League Baseball (MLB).

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December 18, 1993: Byron Buxton Born

On December 18, 1993, Byron Keiron Buxton was born. He is an American professional baseball center fielder and designated hitter.

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May 22, 2009: Michael Cuddyer Hits for the Cycle

On May 22, 2009, Michael Cuddyer accomplished the feat of hitting for the cycle at the Metrodome. This is mentioned in relation to Buxton's cycle in 2025.

June 12, 2012: Buxton signs with the Twins

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

April 5, 2019: Jorge Polanco Hits for the Cycle

On April 5, 2019, Jorge Polanco hit for the cycle against the Philadelphia Phillies. This is mentioned in relation to Buxton's cycle in 2025.

April 22, 2019: Buxton's Stolen Base Streak Ends

On April 22, 2019, Robinson Chirinos of the Houston Astros caught Byron Buxton stealing, ending his streak of 33 stolen bases.

December 1, 2021: Buxton Signs Contract Extension with Twins

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

May 1, 2025: Buxton Steals 100th Career Base

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 and the third since the franchise moved to the Twin Cities to reach both 100 steals and 100 homers.

June 19, 2025: Buxton Hits Two Home Runs Against Reds

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: Buxton Hits for the Cycle

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.