Akil Baddoo Biography, Net Worth, Age, Family, Facts, Height, Twins

Akil Baddoo is an American professional baseball player who is renowned for being an outfielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut on 4th April 2021 hitting a home run in his first at-bat, on the first pitch he saw from Cleveland Indians starter Aaron Civale. Initially, he was drafted out of high school by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft and then moved to Fort Myers Miracle after playing 113 games. For the 2019 season, he played with Fort Myers Miracle where he could play only 29 games before requiring Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. Later, the Detroit Tigers selected Baddoo with the third pick in the 2020 Rule 5 draft on 10th December 2020, and made his opening day roster game hitting .325 with 5 home runs in the spring training season. He hit his first career grand slam off of Randy Dobnak of the Minnesota Twins becoming the first player in franchise history to hit a home run in his first two career games and the first player in MLB history to do so from the ninth spot in the batting order. He finished the 2021 season hitting .259 with 13 home runs and 55 RBI while stealing 18 bases in 22 attempts. Baddoo earned the Detroit Tigers-Detroit Sports Media Association 2021 Rookie of the Year award. He made the 2022 Opening day roster and began the season as the Tigers' center fielder. On 9th May, he was sent down to AAA after posting a .140 average. But he was recalled again to the Tigers on 11th July 2022. 

What is Akil Baddoo Net Worth and Salary?

Akil Baddoo is a professional baseballer who began playing baseball in 2016 starting with the team, Minnesota Twins & today, he is recognized as one of the best baseballers for the team, Detroit Tigers.  He has accumulated a net worth of $1 Million as of 2022 throughout his career. His only source of wealth comes from his baseball career. As per sources, his average salary is $709,400 in 2020. Back then, the Detroit Tigers signed Akil Baddoo to a one-year, $709,400 deal, with $709,400 guaranteed. In his 2021 season, he was making a salary of $570,500. He is living a modest lifestyle. 

What is Akil Baddoo Real Name?

Akil Baddoo took birth on 16th August 1998. His real name is Akil Neomon Baddoo. He is from Silver Spring, Maryland, the USA. Born to American parents, he holds American nationality and he belongs to mixed ethnic background.

His father is originally from Ghana and his mother is from Trinidad and Tobago. He attended Salem High School in Conyers, Georgia. His present age is 23 as of 2021.

Who is Akil Baddoo Girlfriend?

Akil Baddoo is assumed to be single at present. He has not disclosed any information about his relationship status or dating history to the public. He remains silent when it comes to his personal life. Thus, he is a very secretive man as well. He is happily living his single life and it seems he is in search of a perfect partner. 

How tall is Akil Baddoo?

Akil Baddoo stands tall at a height of 1.85 m. His well-maintained body weight consists of 95 KG. He is a fitness freak and he goes to the gym frequently to maintain his body. His eye color and hair color, both is black. He has an athletic body type.