Yankees Draft Luke Pettitte, Son of MLB Legend
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The New York Yankees have selected Luke Pettitte, son of franchise icon Andy Pettitte, in the eighth round of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. While a two-way player, Luke does not share his father's left-handed pitching prowess.
The storied New York Yankees franchise continued a familial legacy on day two of the 2026 MLB Draft, picking Luke Pettitte in the eighth round. Pettitte, son of beloved former Yankees left-handed pitcher Andy Pettitte, joins the organization's farm system.
Luke Pettitte is recognized for his versatility on the field, listed as a two-way player. However, he operates as a right-handed thrower, a distinct difference from his father, who carved out a Hall of Fame-caliber career throwing from the opposite side.
The selection continues a tradition of notable baseball families being drafted by MLB clubs, with the Yankees adding an intriguing prospect with a recognizable baseball lineage under their new player development umbrella.
A sentimental pick with upside, the Yankees are betting on the Pettitte name and Luke's own potential, banking on him developing despite not sharing his father's handedness.
