Byron Buxton

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/byron-buxton

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the draft year?2012
2. What is the draft position?Second overall pick
3. Who is Byron Buxton?Byron Buxton is a baseball player for the Minnesota Twins. He is famous for his super fast running, great catching, and strong hitting.
4. How did Byron Buxton become a star?He was chosen second overall in the 2012 MLB draft. He won the Minor League Player of the Year award in 2013 and started playing in the major leagues in 2015. Since then he has earned many awards.

MLB Draft: An annual event where Major League Baseball teams select eligible amateur players.
Minor League Player of the Year: An award recognizing the top-performing player in professional baseball's minor leagues.
Gold Glove Award: An annual award presented to the best defensive players at each position in MLB.
Five-Tool Player: A baseball player possessing elite skills in hitting for average, hitting for power, running, fielding, and throwing.