Luke Pettitte Hits First Pro Homer | MLB News

Luke Pettitte made history in his first professional game, hitting his first career home run — mirroring his dad Andy’s only homer, 20 years and 7 days earlier. Drafted by the same Yankees organization his father won five World Series with, Luke delivered a stellar debut: 2-for-3, two walks, two RBIs, and two runs scored. His parents and fiancée were there to witness the emotional milestone, which he eased into with help from welcoming teammates. He crushed a fastball to left-center for the homer, even earning a playful manager’s comment on the exit velocity. Growing up around baseball shaped his passion, and while he wishes he were older to fully grasp his dad’s legacy, he’s excited for what lies ahead in the Yankees system.

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