Buxton's slash line through 33 games is .352/.458/.608/1.066. He also has four triples, five home runs, nine doubles, 28 RBI and 35 runs. Buxton has nearly walked (25) as many times as he has struck out (29). He also has 13 stolen bases.

"I've just been going out, using my talents to the best of my abilities," Buxton said, per MLB.com. "I'm loving it, just being able to come out and play ball every day. It's an awesome feeling."

Buxton, ranked as the No. 19 prospect in the majors by MLB.com, hit .392 with four homers, five doubles, three triples and nine steals over 22 games for Class A Cedar Rapids in April. 

Baxendale, who was the pitcher of the month, was impressive with Class A Fort Myers. The 22-year-old went 4-0 with a 1.84 ERA over five starts. He struck out 25 over 29 1/3 innings with only six walks. 

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2012 draft is batting .404 (23 for 57) through 16 games. He also has a .514 on-base percentage, .614 slugging percentage and 1.128 OPS. Buxton has two doubles, two triples, two home runs, seven stolen bases, 10 RBI, 12 walks and 13 runs.

"I'm just trying to focus on doing my job and helping my team out," Buxton said to MLB.com. "Every time I get to the plate, I'm feeling very confident. I'm working hard on learning to be patient and disciplined. I'm looking for my pitches and working on driving the ball into the gap."

Although he's had early success, Buxton said he isn't concerned about speeding through the minors.

"I'm being patient with my development," Buxton said. "I know my role here, and I'm trying to do what I can. I'm focused on helping my team. Whatever happens, happens. If I get moved up, I get moved up. If not, I still keep working hard."

"He's a stud," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told MLB.com. "He's a five-tool guy. He has all the baseball intangibles. So now we just to need to get him some experience."

General manager Terry Ryan added that Buxton "reminds a lot of us of [Pirates center fielder] Andrew McCutchen," according to MLB.com.