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What happened in Al Kaline's early days?
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 this bonus?
$35,000 ($320,137 in today's dollars.
Did he do well in the team?
In 1955, at age 20, Kaline ended the season with a .340 batting average.
What other stats does he have with the team?
finished the year with 200 hits, 27 home runs and 102 RBIs.
Did he win any tournaments with the team?
He was selected to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Did he break any records with the team?
becoming the youngest player ever to win the American League batting title.
Did he break any other records with the team?
He led the league in outfield assists with 18 in 1956 and again in 1958 with 23.
How many home runs did he score with the team at any given season?
in 1956 with a .314 batting average with 27 home runs and 128 RBIs.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Kaline became the 13th man in major league history to hit two home runs in the same inning.
Did he ever change teams in his early years?
joined the Tigers directly from high school.
Did he also play baseball in high school?
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Question: What are other interesting aspects about his early years?
Self-contained rewrite: What are other interesting aspects about Kaline's early years other than joining the Tigers?