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Tigers' Akil Baddoo has quietly made big strides in left field: 'I want to be an elite defender'
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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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Detroit Tigers: Akil Baddoo is in the race for AL Rookie of the Year
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Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo is making the most of his rookie season
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Detroit Tigers on X: *clears throat* BADDOOOOOOOO / X
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Tigers Notes: Baddoo, Vierling, Manning - MLB Trade Rumors
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Akil Baddoo's success may only be a starting point - Bless You Boys
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Tigers fall to Twins in opening homestand finale