Byron Buxton family tree: Meet wife, Lindsey, kids, parents, more to know about Twins star

Byron Buxton has been a key component of the Twins organization since the franchise drafted him No. 2 overall in 2012. He made his major league debut three years later and has experienced his fair share of stardom over the past decade.

While Buxton has dealt with tough injury luck throughout his career, he has remained grounded and bounced back each time to perform at a high level. Helping him remain grounded is a family that is never too far away.

Buxton has never been shy about expressing how much his family means to him, something that held true when he was an up-and-coming prospect and remains true as he is a multi-time All-Star.

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Here is everything to know about Buxton's roots.

Byron Buxton parents

Buxton is the son of Felton and Carrie Buxton.

His father, Felton, made his living as a truck driver, eventually owning a trucking company. Byron has paid homage to his father with a truck driver celebration after home runs.

His mother, Carrie, worked in a school lunchroom and also ran an aftercare program at the family's home in Georgia.

Byron Buxton wife

Buxton is married to the former Lindsey Tillery.

Like Buxton, Lindsey hails from Baxley, Ga. and attended Appling County High School. Lindsey is three years older than Byron and was a softball star in high school, but they did not begin dating until 2012.

Byron and Lindsey wed in 2016 and have three children together.

Byron Buxton kids

Byron and Lindsey have three sons: Brix (born 2013), Blaze (born 2020), and Baire (born 2023).

In 2013, Buxton said fatherhood “Just makes you appreciate more things in life. Now you’ve got to take care of somebody that’s yours. So far, it’s been pretty amazing.”

He and his wife often share pictures with their three boys.