The New York Yankees are well into the Major League Baseball amateur draft. They recently kept talent in the pinstripe family, drafting Luke Pettitte, the son of former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte.
Yankees Make a Legacy Selection in the 2026 MLB Amateur Draft
When legacies are built, the next generation must take the torch. The Yankees just set that precedent with their eighth-round draft pick. Luke Pettitte was selected 248th overall in round eight.
His dad, Andy, was selected in the 22nd round of the 1990 MLB draft by the Yankees. The veteran pitcher had an 18-year career, 15 of them with the Yankees, and three with the Houston Astros.
He won five Cy Young awards, attended three all-star games. He had 44 postseason appearances, with 16 playoff campaigns with the Yankees and Astros. Andy had eight World Series appearances and won five World Series championships.
Luke has a lot to live up too, should he decide to place ink on his Yankees offer. What does he offer the Bronx?
Luke Pettitte Evaluation and Synopsis
The Yankees got a bang for their buck when selecting Pettitte. The right-hander is a two-way player standing 6’2” at 220 lbs. Pettitte is a primary bat with the ability to chuck it off the mound. Pettitte pitched 48 innings in two seasons for Dallas Baptist University.
He worked 56 strikeouts, 12 walks, and a 3.19 ERA. Pettitte has a four-pitch mix, with a fastball working up to 93 mph. He also works a slider, changeup, and curveball. He looks very comfortable and competitive on the bump, but the bat is more so his thing.
His three seasons with the stick were more intriguing, slashing .341/.406/.695. Pettitte recorded 167 at-bats, 56 hits, 16 home runs, and 48 RBIs.
Pettitte could go either way if he does sign professionally this season. His arm, if consistent and healthy could see a back-end starter or high leverage minor league reliever. This would be ideal to follow his dad’s legacy on the mound.
The Dallas Baptist two-way player has very big shoes to fill if he decides to put on the pinstripes. His dad built a legacy or a career, especially in the Bronx with a dynasty. The right-hander has tools and skills to make his mark within professional baseball.
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