Byron Buxton has been hitting better — although still striking out too much — since his Sept. 1 recall:

Before Sept. 1:197ABs, 20runs, 38hits, 13doubles, 4triples, 1home run, 16RBI, 13 walks, 80 strikeouts, .197average, .247 on-base percentage,.315 slugging percentage

Since Sept. 1: 61ABs, 14runs, 19 hits,4doubles, 1triple, 6home runs, 15RBI, 4walks, 22 strikeouts,.311average, .364on-base percentage, .705 slugging percentage