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Detroit's Baddoo homers on first pitch of first MLB at-bat
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Everybody was talking about Akil Baddoo in April. What he's doing now is even more impressive.
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Everybody was talking about Akil Baddoo in April. What he's doing now is even more impressive.
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Akil Baddoo creating pleasant dilemma for Detroit Tigers, AJ Hinch
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Akil Baddoo robs homer, Miguel Cabrera gets 3 hits for Tigers
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Detroit Tigers: It's a great time to be outfielder Akil Baddoo
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It's Time to Start Talking About Akil Baddoo
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Akil Baddoo's beef with ump raised eyebrows. 'It looked more contentious than it was'
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To understand Akil Baddoo's play, you must first know his heart - The Athletic
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How Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo uses Kobe's 'Mamba Mentality
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Detroit Tigers: Akil Baddoo is 2023's biggest wild card
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Akil Baddoo first career home run! (Homers on first pitch he sees)