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Hank Aaron made his Major League Debut on April 13, 1954. Hank went 0 for 5 but did not strikeout.
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Yes. In his first major-league at bat against the Houston Astros on April 8, 1986, the San Francisco first baseman hit the first pitch he ever saw for a home run. He hit the homer off future Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.
Larry Doby made his debut with the Indians as a pinch hitter for Bryan Stephens, a pitcher, in the 7th inning of a game against the White Sox at Chicago on July 5, 1947. He was struck out by Earl Harrist.
Lou Gehrig's Major League debut was on June 15, 1923 as a pinch hitter.