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Video: Byron Buxton shows off his arm to throw out Melky Cabrera at home plate

Chicago White Sox v Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 22: Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates scoring a run as John Danks #50 of the Chicago White Sox looks on during the first inning of the game on June 22, 2015 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

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We saw Twins rookie center fielder Byron Buxton steal his first base in the majors on Sunday. Well, tonight he showed off his arm:

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That was a laser beam. Fortunately, we’re now in the Statcast era, so we have some specifics. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Buxton’s throw to home plate was clocked at 93.2 mph.

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