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Akil Baddoo Is the Breakout Star of the MLB Season So Far Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Akil Baddoo is the breakout star of the 2021 MLB season so far.

APRIL 6, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Baddoo delivers again for Tigers with winning hit vs Twins Akil Baddoo added another big hit in this charmed start to his big league career, lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to g...

APRIL 6, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Walk-off! Baddoo adds to growing legend DETROIT -- Akil Baddoo’s home runs in his first two games didn’t matter in Tigers losses. On Tuesday, the former Twins prospect’s historic h...

APRIL 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Woo hoo! Baddoo hits again, Tigers rookie tops Twins in 10th

Akil Baddoo added another big hit in this charmed start to his big league career, lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory ove...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akil Baddoo hits walk-off single in 10th inning in Detroit Tigers' 4-3 win over Twins Rule 5 draft pick Akil Baddoo — in just his third MLB game — delivered a walk-off single Tuesday for a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.

APRIL 6, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Which early-season starts are for real and which are flukes? Bowden on Akil Baddoo, 'Mercedes mania' and 9 more Which MLB players' hot starts mean something? And which slumps don't? Jim Bowden looks at Yermín Mercedes, Akil Baddoo, Gavin Lux and more.

APRIL 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cruz 2 HRs, including slam as Twins rout Tigers; Baddoo slam

Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam, a solo home run and a double as the Minnesota Twins rolled past the Detroit Tigers 15-6

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akil Baddoo joins Keith McDonald (who?), Jason Heyward and Will Clark on list of unforgettable first-AB homers Detroit Tigers rookie Akil Baddoo popped an opposite field home run in the third inning against Cleveland on Sunday, joining pretty select c...

APRIL 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Detroit Tigers' AJ Hinch is starting Akil Baddoo in CF vs. Twins Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch shares Monday, April 5, 2021, what he likes about Akil Baddoo and why his Rule 5 draft pick is starting agai...

APRIL 5, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Tigers: Akil Baddoo kicks off MLB career with a bang The Detroit Tigers have kicked off the 2021 season, where they have a 2-1 record after a series with Cleveland. In the final game of the ser...

APRIL 5, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Tigers Rookie Homers in First At-Bat, His Parents React Akil Baddoo hit a home run in his first MLB at-bat with his parents in attendance.

APRIL 4, 2021 • SI.COM

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo talks about home run in first MLB at-bat Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo discusses Sunday, April 4, 2021, his MLB debut and first at-bat, which went for a home run.

APRIL 4, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Indians beat Tigers 9-3, overcome Baddoo 1st-pitch home run

Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run seventh inning, and the Cleveland Indians overcame a home run by Akil Baddoo on the first pitch of his major league career to be...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch Akil Baddoo unleash epic bat flip after homer in first career at-bat (Video) Tigers fans witnessed a special moment Sunday when Akil Baddoo hit a home run in his first career MLB at-bat. The Detroit Tigers decided to...

APRIL 4, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Detroit Tigers: Akil Baddoo starts career with a bang It did not take long for Akil Baddoo to become a fan favorite. The Detroit Tigers' Rule V draftee impressed in spring training, showing the...

APRIL 4, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo makes incredible memory in first MLB at-bat Akil Baddoo, the Detroit Tigers' Rule 5 draft pick, homered on the first pitch he saw in his first at-bat in the majors against Cleveland

APRIL 4, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Baddoo HRs in 1st MLB AB ... on the 1st pitch DETROIT -- Akil Baddoo didn’t need to long to carry his Spring Training success story into the regular season. The Tigers’ Rule 5 Draft pick...

APRIL 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Detroit’s Baddoo homers on first pitch of first MLB at-bat Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo homered in his first major league at-bat - on his very first pitch.

APRIL 4, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Detroit's Baddoo homers on first pitch of first MLB at-bat

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo homered in his first major league at-bat — on the very first pitch he saw

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baddoo ready to seize his chance: 'Let's play' DETROIT -- Akil Baddoo finally had his "Welcome to the big leagues" moment. It took an entire Spring Training, a team flight north to Detroi...

MARCH 31, 2021 • MLB.COM

Tigers' Akil Baddoo on new hitting approach: 'Thinking up the middle' Akil Baddoo, who hit .325 with five home runs this spring, said he 'changed his whole mindset about my hitting and my approach'

MARCH 31, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo ready for jump from minors to majors as Rule 5 pick Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo talks Wednesday, March 31, 2021, about being prepared for his MLB debut coming soon.

MARCH 31, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miguel Cabrera, Akil Baddoo crush homers in Detroit Tigers' 5-2 win over Yankees For the Detroit Tigers, 37-year-old Miguel Cabrera and 22-year-old Akil Baddoo combined to go 3-for-6 with two home runs and five RBIs.

MARCH 29, 2021 • FREEP.COM

Why Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch decided to keep Akil Baddoo, Harold Castro Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks Saturday, March 27, 2021, about his Opening Day roster decisions.

MARCH 27, 2021 • FREEP.COM