Akil Baddoo Stats

The Detroit Tigers optioned outfielder Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, among other roster moves. The 24-year-old generated some fantasy buzz after displaying pop and speed potential in 2021, but he slashed just .204/.289/.269 with two home runs, nine RBI, and nine stolen bases in 225 plate appearances last season. He did have an overall successful spring offensively, batting .250 with three HR and three stolen bases in 48 at-bats. Baddoo may be worth keeping in mind in deep roto leagues later on in the season, but he will not be a fantasy factor to start the season.

2 days ago

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is starting in left field and batting leadoff on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jonathan Heasley. Baddoo was out of the lineup against a left-handed pitcher on Wednesday, but he's back in there on Thursday and is hitting in the top spot in the order for the first time since May. The 24-year-old broke out in his rookie season with Detroit in 2021, but he's hitting a lowly .202/.287/.274 this year with only two home runs, nine RBI, 25 runs scored and six stolen bases in 188 plate appearances and 65 games. He's been better in September, though, going 10-for-39 (.256) with a homer and four RBI in 18 games played, making him a DFS sleeper play in the leadoff spot on Thursday.

over 6 months ago

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch announced Monday night that outfielder Akil Baddoo will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo Tuesday, per Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Kody Clemens will be optioned in a corresponding move. Hinch said that Baddoo may not be in the lineup Tuesday, as the Tigers will face lefty Kris Bubic. Baddoo has hit very well in Triple-A this season, slashing .300/.405/.500 with three home runs, 15 RBI, and seven steals in 30 games. The 23-year-old flashed some power and speed last season and may be worth a roster spot in deeper roto leagues upon his recall.

over 6 months ago