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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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Everybody was talking about Akil Baddoo in April. What he's doing
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Akil Baddoo became a Tigers rookie sensation. Now, he's trying to
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Akil Baddoo became a Tigers rookie sensation. Now, he's trying to
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Is a thrilling rookie season just the beginning for Akil Baddoo
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Detroit Tigers: Put Akil Baddoo in the Rookie of the Year Conversation
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Detroit Tigers demote Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo
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