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Yankees Draft Andy Pettitte's Son, Luke
13 Jul
Summary
- Luke Pettitte, son of Andy Pettitte, drafted by Yankees.
- He was a two-way player for Dallas Baptist University.
- Pettitte hit .341 with 16 homers despite Tommy John surgery in 2026.
Luke Pettitte, son of former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, heard his name called in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, selected by the very same team his father played for. Pettitte, a standout two-way player at Dallas Baptist University, earned Second Team All-Central Region and First Team All-Conference USA honors in 2026.
Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2026, which prevented him from pitching, Pettitte showcased his offensive prowess. He batted .341 with 16 home runs and 48 RBIs in 186 plate appearances. His pitching stats from the 2024 and 2025 seasons include a 3.19 ERA and 56 strikeouts over 48 innings.
Andy Pettitte, a three-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, was also a draft pick of the Yankees in 1990. He spent the majority of his 18-year MLB career with the team. Andy currently serves as a special advisor to the Yankees and previously coached his son in high school.
