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Is a thrilling rookie season just the beginning for Akil Baddoo and the Tigers? - The Athletic
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Video: Tigers Rookie Akil Baddoo Hits Home Run on 1st-Career Pitch, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Detroit Tigers Fan Favorite Akil Baddoo Sells NFTs With Proceeds Benefiting Local Community Organizations - Ilitch Companies News Hub
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Mize gets 1st win; Tigers beat Astros 6-2 in Hinch's return - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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In year two, Tigers' Baddoo looks ready to settle into the leadoff role
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Akil Baddoo talks after hitting walk-off hit for Tigers
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Akil Baddoo's success may only be a starting point - Bless You Boys
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Tigers rookie Akil Baddoo hits homer on first MLB pitch, then makes franchise history in second game
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Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo putting in the work on road trip
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MLB roundup: Nats rally with six-run ninth to edge A's
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How Akil Baddoo went from A-ball to the majors as a Rule 5 outlier
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Detroit Tigers OF Akil Baddoo hits walk-off single in 10th inning
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From Rule 5 Pick to Ruling the AL: The Rapid Rise of Akil Baddoo