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Detroit Tigers: Akil Baddoo kicks off MLB career with a bang

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo reacts after striking out to end the top of the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie

In MLB debut, Akil Baddoo proves mothers know all

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo swings at a pitch in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast Stock Photo - Alamy

In MLB debut, Akil Baddoo proves mothers know all

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo runs out a two-run double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett Stock Photo

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Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo in action during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass Stock Photo - Alamy

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo, left, gestures toward teammate Miguel Cabrera at first base after scoring a run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, Oct. 3

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Tigers' Akil Baddoo says Miguel Cabrera made a Rolex myth come true