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Detroit Tigers: Watch Akil Baddoo’s history-making home run video

Detroit Tigers left fielder Akil Baddoo homers against Cleveland Indians pitcher Aaron Civale during the third inning Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Comerica Park. Tigers Clev3

The Detroit Tigers have been playing baseball for 121 seasons and in four games, Rule 5 draft pick Akil Baddoo just made history.

It's only @AkilBaddoo's second game and he has his first career grand slam. pic.twitter.com/OAw210QawQ

— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 5, 2021

Akil Baddoo became the first player in Detroit Tigers franchise history with a home run each of his first two games.