The New York Yankees selected Dallas Baptist two-way player Luke Pettitte, the son of franchise legend Andy Pettitte, with their eighth-round pick as the 2026 MLB Draft concluded Sunday in Philadelphia.
Following in His Father’s Footsteps
Andy Pettitte was a 22nd-rounder back in 1990 before going on to star on New York’s staff for 15 seasons. He was a three-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion in his decorated career with the Yankees (1995-2003, 2007-13) and Houston Astros (2004-06). Now Luke Pettitte, 21, will have a chance to follow in his father’s steps.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was excited when reporters informed him Sunday after a game in Washington that the son of his former teammate was selected. “Heck yeah. Andy’s become a real good friend now, and obviously he’s not here right now but they know he’s around a lot and a big part of our staff and our culture,” Boone said.
MLB conducted rounds 5-20 of the draft Sunday; the Colorado Rockies opened the proceedings, spending the first pick of the fifth round on high school right-hander Tyler Putnam. Other notable picks included first baseman Rintaro Sasaki going in the eighth round to the Miami Marlins and Oklahoma shortstop Jaxon Willits, the older brother of 2025 No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits, being chosen in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Angels.
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