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Ulas made a remarkable debut on May 15, 2004, hitting a home run off reigning Cy Young Award winner Pat Hentgen in only his second at-bat. While this initial display of talent might suggest a polished player, Ulas's distinct batting approach was yet to manifest. Initially, he adopted a more standard stance characterized by a squat position, high hands, and a small leg kick to generate power. Over the following years, however, his batting stance would evolve into the unorthodox method that became his signature.