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Jake Rogers has 3 RBIs and Tigers top Rays 4-2 – The Oakland Press
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Detroit Tigers select Akil Baddoo from Minnesota Twins in Rule 5 draft
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Akil Baddoo's success may only be a starting point - Bless You Boys
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Akil Baddoo became a Tigers rookie sensation. Now, he's trying to sustain a dream - The Athletic
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To understand Akil Baddoo's play, you must first know his heart - The Athletic
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Akil Baddoo became a Tigers rookie sensation. Now, he's trying to sustain a dream - The Athletic
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Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows homers spark four-run eighth as the Tigers beat the Royals 6-3
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Tigers LIVE 5.25.23: Akil Baddoo
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Tigers LIVE Postgame 4.13.21: Akil Baddoo
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In year two, Tigers' Baddoo looks ready to settle into the leadoff role
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Tigers' Akil Baddoo has quietly made big strides in left field: 'I want to be an elite defender'