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What happened in athlete Al Kaline's early days?
Al Kaline bypassed the minor league system and joined the Tigers directly from high school as an 18-year-old bonus baby signee.
How much was Al Kaline's bonus when he joined the Tigers?
Al Kaline joined the Tigers directly from high school as an 18-year-old bonus baby signee, receiving $35,000 ($327,755 in today's dollars) to sign with the team.

Question: Did he do well in the team?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Al Kaline do well in the Tigers team?