Akil Neomon Baddoo (born August 16, 1998) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Early life
Baddoo was born in Silver Spring, Maryland to parents John and Akilah. His father is originally from Ghana and his mother is from Trinidad and Tobago. He was educated and played varsity baseball at Salem High School in Conyers, Georgia.
Career
Minnesota Twins
Baddoo was drafted out of high school by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. After two seasons in Twins' rookie leagues, he was assigned to the Class A Cedar Rapids Kernels for the 2018 season. In 113 games, Baddoo hit .243 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI and 24 stolen bases. He moved up to the Class A+ Fort Myers Miracle for the 2019 season, but played only 29 games before requiring Tommy John surgery on his left elbow.