Byron Buxton preps for All-Star spotlight by making history

Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins | David Berding/GettyImagesOver the last month, it's no secret that we've become a Byron Buxton Stan account. Finally healthy, Buxton has been the best outfielder in the American League not named Aaron Judge, and yet was still egregiously disrespected during the voting for the American League All-Star starters. Fortunately, Buxton was named to the American League All-Star team as a reserve and will be participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday.

Buxton will have endless opportunities this week to steal the spotlight, but on Saturday, the Twins' center fielder made history before the events even began.

With a flourish, he became the first player to hit…