Byron Buxton is incredible. End of story. Photo: Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images
If Byron Buxton hits a home run and no one is at Target Field to see it, does it make a sound?
State of play: The Twins' centerfielder has already clubbed 23 home runs this year, which puts him on pace to smack about 50 by the end of the season.
That would break Harmon Killebrew's franchise record of 49, which he achieved in 1964 and 1969.
Yes, but: Much like last summer, Buxton's dazzling season is being wasted by a Twins team that is 35-40 and on track for its lowest attendance in Target Field history.
What we're watching: If this keeps going the way it is, the Twins might be tempted to trade Buxton, who is 32 and has a team-friendly contract through 2028.
Just about every team in baseball would love to have a power-hitting centerfielder, but Buxton would have to waive the no-trade clause in his contract and leave the only MLB team he's ever played for.
