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Byron Buxton's competition from the 2012 draft

July 14, 2017 at 3:06AM

Peer Pressure

So far, Byron Buxton hasn't produced like other position players selected in the first round of the 2012 draft:

Pick Games Avg. HR RBI

1. Carlos Correa, Astros 333 .288 62 229

2. Byron Buxton, Twins 221 .218 17 60

11. Addison Russell, Cubs 372 .237 41 178

18. Corey Seager, Dodgers 265 .308 43 134

36. Stephen Piscotty, Cardinals 284 .273 35 155

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