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Mike Piazza's ascent in baseball can largely be attributed to the key relationships in his life, particularly with Tommy Lort. Piazza's father, Vince, had a close friendship with Lort, who opened doors for Mike at a young age. As a teenager, Piazza served as a bat boy for the Dodgers during their 1977 pennant-winning season, immersing himself in the culture of Major League Baseball.