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Luke Pettitte, son of pitching legend Andy Pettitte, made a jaw-dropping pro debut with the Tampa Tarpons—hitting a 110 mph home run off the scoreboard in his first game while wearing his dad’s iconic number 21. The homer came just shy of 20 years after Andy’s lone career blast, and Luke even drove in a run earlier with a single. Though he’s a two-way player with potential for more plate time than his dad ever had, Luke’s future role remains uncertain as he recovers from Tommy John surgery (his dad never faced it). The Yankees haven’t clarified whether they see him as a pitcher or hitter long-term, but spring training 2027 may offer clearer direction. A wild, emotional start—and a story that’s just getting started.

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