Twins outfielder Byron Buxton’s initial exposure to the majors didn’t go so hot -- he hit .209/.250/.326 in 46 games. Nonetheless, he remains perched near or at the top of prospect lists because of the high floor gifted to him by his excellent athleticism and defensive tools.Talent evaluators consider Buxton’s arm, glove, and speed to each be double-plus or better -- scout-speak for “really frickin’ good.” He put two-thirds of those elite (or near-elite) tools on display on Thursday, tracking down a Josh Rutledge fly just shy of the wall:
Buxton has dealt with some injury issues in the past, so seeing him slide head-first into the wall any at point -- let alone the final week of spring training -- is suboptimal. Still, what a grab.
