For all the evidence that Byron Buxton has had an All-Star season, the supporting statistics start and end with this simple number: 73.

Buxton will look to become the second Twins player to win the Home Run Derby, and he'll do it in his home state.

As far as the Twins are concerned, every time Byron Buxton steps on a baseball field, he’s an All-Star. Sunday’s announcement just made it official. For the second time in his career, Minnesota's sensational center fielder is headed to the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard,