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Byron Buxton's Hyped Debut Introduces MLB to Its Next Big Young Star

If you love gazing at hyped prospects, 2015 has been the season for you. Kris Bryant, Noah Syndergaard, Joey Gallo, Carlos Correa—MLB has welcomed a constellation of young stars to its galaxy.

On Sunday, Byron Buxton shot into view.

Yes, the touted outfielder—labeled the game's No. 1 prospect by MLB.com—went 0-for-4. But he did score the winning run in the top of the ninth as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Texas Rangers 4-3.

More importantly, he kicked off a career that has "can't miss" written all over it.