STATISTICALLY SPEAKING
With his extraordinary speed, Byron Buxton might be able to challenge a few Twins records, despite a June call-up and slow start. Here are some milestones to watch:
Most triples by a Twins rookie
John Castino, 19798
Danny Santana, 20147
Denard Span, 20087
Rod Carew, 19677
Bernie Allen, 19627
Most stolen bases by a Twins rookie
Chuck Knoblauch, 199125
Danny Santana, 201420
Marty Cordova, 199520
Denard Span, 200818
Chad Allen, 199914
Kirby Puckett, 198414
Most inside-the-park HRs over a Twins career
Tony Oliva3
Greg Gagne3
Steve Lombardozzi2
Jimmie Hall2
Rich Rollins2
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