Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo seems to have the skill and the mindset to be a star. Here's what's holding him back, and how he can overcome it.

“Akil Baddoo is one of the best stories in America right now,” Jon Morosi, an MLB writer (and former Freeper), wrote on Twitter. But the other side of this story is just as interesting.

Akil Baddoo was one of the most exciting players on the planet for the first two weeks of the season. He hit dramatic homers and even gave the Detroit Tigers a walk-off win. But what he’s doing ...

Baddoo was a second-round pick by the Twins in 2016, and after Detroit selected him in the 2020 Rule 5 Draft, Baddoo became a regular in the Tigers’ lineup for the 2021 season — appearing in ...

Baddoo, more or less, lost his identity as a hitter last year. After hitting 13 home runs in 2021, he spent that offseason tweaking his swing, steepening his launch angle, looking to chase more power.

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo runs to first base after batting during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

Arrival: Tigers snagged Akil Baddoo as a Rule 5 pick; here is how it works Here again, the Chorus of the Unconvinced: “You mean you’re comparing Akil Baddoo to the great Horton?” No.

Akil Baddoo brings a combination of power and speed to the Detroit Tigers for an investment of $100,000, far less than development costs for many major league quality players. Upside and potential.

Akil Baddoo has been a great story for the Detroit Tigers so far this season, but should you be targeting him for your fantasy baseball team? Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation.

The Tigers optioned Baddoo to Triple A after his .140 start to the season. A.J. Hinch says it's not an indictment of Baddoo's ability.

Akil Baddoo homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers topped the host Washington Nationals 8-6 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

— Akil Baddoo’s Helmet (@Baddoo_Helmet) July 4, 2021 Still, there is a delicate balance here. We saw it on full display Saturday. The Tigers are playing better baseball with each passing week.