Twins' Byron Buxton Hits Career-High 29 Home Runs

Byron Buxton is having the best season of his MLB career with the Minnesota Twins, setting a new personal record by hitting his 29th home run, surpassing his previous best. At 31, Buxton has demonstrated improved health and consistency, playing over 100 games this season and delivering strong offensive numbers including a .271 batting average, 70 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases. He also tied the Twins' home run record at Target Field with his 84th homer there, matching Max Kepler. Buxton's performance is a significant bright spot for the Twins amid a challenging season and signals a potential turning point in fulfilling his high expectations. Despite his remarkable base-stealing efficiency over his career, Buxton has notably never attempted to steal third base again after being caught once in 2016. If he maintains his health, Buxton could continue to set personal records and be a key contributor as the Twins aim for the postseason.