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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