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Akil Baddoo was in excruciating pain after a ball hit him in the gonads when trying to steal a base, did it count as a steal?
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Akil Baddoo first big league season with Tigers
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Akil Baddoo 'developing' his base speed; Detroit Tigers add 2 pitchers to roster
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Enjoy the final 10 days of this Detroit Tigers season -- you might miss it more than you think
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Scout's notes, improbable timing, delivered Akil Baddoo to Tigers
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Tigers place Austin Meadows on IL with anxiety issues; recall Akil Baddoo - Bless You Boys
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Matt Vierling hits a grand slam as Reese Olson pitches the Tigers past the Reds 8-2 – The Oakland Press
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Akil Baddoo plans to 'be that Baddoo' for Detroit Tigers again
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Another big hit from Akil Baddoo delivers victory to the Tigers - The Boston Globe
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Detroit Tigers: Akil Baddoo 2022 - Officially Licensed MLB Removable A – Fathead
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Akil Baddoo learning the ropes with Tigers
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Akil Baddoo was in excruciating pain after a ball hit him in the gonads when trying to steal a base, did it count as a steal?
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Rookie Akil Baddoo morphing into an everyday 'dude' for Detroit Tigers