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For the New York Yankees, it’s like son, like son.
Luke Pettitte, son of legendary Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, was selected by his father’s former club in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday.
Luke, a two-way player at Dallas Baptist University, was named to the All-Central Region (ABCA) Second Team and Conference USA First Team during his 2026 season.
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Orleans Firebirds pitcher Luke Pettitte poses for a portrait before a game against the Falmouth Commodores in Falmouth, Massachusetts, on July 17, 2025. (Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe)
While he has pitching roots like his father, albeit from the right side, Luke was the Conference USA Hitter of the Week (Week of May 11) during the season, while hitting .341 with 16 home runs and 48 RBIs in 186 plate appearances.
On the mound, Luke was efficient with a 3.19 ERA, striking out 56 batters faced in his 48 total innings during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
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The 21-year-old was unable to pitch in 2026 due to Tommy John surgery, but he was able to hit.
If Luke ends up signing with the Yankees, it will be interesting to see how they want to use him, although he is highly praised for his accuracy in throwing.
Orleans Firebirds pitcher Luke Pettitte poses for a portrait before a game against the Falmouth Commodores in Falmouth, Massachusetts, on July 17, 2025. (Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
A three-time All-Star, five-time World Series champion and ALCS MVP, Andy was drafted in the 22nd round in 1990 out of Deer Park High School in Texas. Although he spent three years with the Houston Astros from 2004 to 2006,
Andy spent 15 of his 18 MLB seasons wearing pinstripes and becoming one of the best left-handed starters in the game.
He had a career 3.85 ERA with 2,448 strikeouts, many of which came on a wicked 12-6 curveball that became a patented pitch.
Orleans Firebirds pitcher Luke Pettitte poses for a portrait before a game against the Falmouth Commodores in Falmouth, Massachusetts, on July 17, 2025. (Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe)
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Andy remains with the Yankees and acts as a special advisor. He also coached Luke and his other children while they were in high school.
