Watch: Minnesota Twins Star Byron Buxton Smashes Record-Breaking 469-Foot Walk-Off Home Run

Minnesota Twins star center fielder Byron Buxton hit the longest walk-off home run on Sunday for the win. The Minnesota Twins emerged victorious against the Chicago White Sox as the match took place at Target Field, Minnesota.

Byron Buxton made Target Field on their feet as he hit a staggering 469-foot walk-off 3-run home run on Sunday. With Buxton’s walk-off home run, the Minnesota Twins won the game 6-4 against the Chicago White Sox. And with this win, the Twins are now the leaders of the AL Central Division with eight wins and eight losses.

Buxton not only won the hearts of the fans but also of his teammates like Carlos Correa and Miguel Sano. In the MLB 2012 Draft, the Minnesota Twins drafted Byron Buxton as their 12th overall pick. Buxton made his MLB debut in the MLB 2015 season.

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Byron Buxton with a 469-foot walk-off home run for the Minnesota Twins

On Sunday, the Chicago White Sox were leading 4-3 till the 10th inning when Byron Buxton came to bat. White Sox pitcher Liam Hendricks pitched a 96 mph delivery, but nothing stopped Buxton. He hit the ball high in the Left Field to score a walk-off 3-run home run and sealed the game for the Twins. Buxton’s hit a 469-foot banger, which set a record for the longest walk-off home run in the MLB.

It filled excitement in Minnesota with Buxton’s winning home run, and the party continued in the locker room.

Buxton said, “You don’t know within yourself that you’re about to do it. But once I got in the batter’s box, that confidence took over and it got the job done.”
Buxton’s performance even impressed Twins manager Rocco Baldelli.

“Right now, there’s no better player in the world than him. I think he’s absolutely the best player in the world when he’s out there running around doing his thing,” stated Baldelli.

Byron Buxton is emerging to be a successful player for the Minnesota Twins. Fans hope that injury does not come running after him like the previous years. With new fans in the dugout like Carlos Correa and Miguel Sano, we are watching a future star in the making.

Minnesota Twins will play the upcoming three games against the Detroit Tigers at their home stadium in Minnesota. All eyes will be on Buxton to see if he keeps his form consistent.

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