Yankees select Luke Pettitte, son of Andy, in 2026 MLB Draft
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The New York Yankees selected Luke Pettitte, a two-way player from Dallas Baptist University, in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, 248th overall. Luke Pettitte has pitched in 17 games during his collegiate career, achieving a 5-2 record and a 3.19 ERA. In his final season, he also hit.341 with 16 home runs and 48 RBI. This selection marks a significant moment for the Pettitte family, as Luke's father, Andy Pettitte, was picked in the 22nd round of the 1990 Draft. Luke's professional journey now begins following his college career.
- •Luke Pettitte was selected 248th overall by the Yankees.
- •He played at Dallas Baptist University as a two-way player.
- •In college, he recorded a 5-2 pitching record with a 3.19 ERA.
- •Luke batted.341 with 16 home runs and 48 RBI last season.
- •Andy Pettitte was selected in the 22nd round of the 1990 Draft.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Allowing Luke Pettitte To Be Two-Way Player For Now
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — How the Yankees view Luke Pettitte, drafted as a hitter and pitcher
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees select Andy Pettitte's son in 8th round of MLB draft
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees draft Andy Pettitte's son Luke as a 2-way player
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 MLB Draft: Yankees select Andy Pettitte's son, Luke, in 8th round
"While the Yankees have yet to sign 8th-round draft pick (248th) overall Luke Pettitte, the son of former Yankees World Series Champion Andy Pettitte, they already are confident the younger Pettitte will soon be in the organization. Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips for the New York Daily News Sports reported that the Yankees VP and Director […] The post Yankees’ Allowing Luke Pettitte To Be Two-Way Player For Now appeared first on HEAVY.
"The 21-year-old son of Yankees pitching icon Andy Pettitte was selected as both a power hitter and right-handed pitcher in this year's MLB Draft.
"Another Pettitte is joining the Yankees system, as two-way star Luke Pettitte was selected by his dad's former team on July 12.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 2:37 AMYankees’ Allowing Luke Pettitte To Be Two-Way Player For Now
While the Yankees have yet to sign 8th-round draft pick (248th) overall Luke Pettitte, the son of former Yankees World Series Champion Andy Pettitte, they already are confident the younger Pettitte will soon be in the organization. Yankees beat writer Gary Phillips for the New York Daily News Sports reported that the Yankees VP and Director […] The post Yankees’ Allowing Luke Pettitte To Be Two-Way Player For Now appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 8:52 PMHow the Yankees view Luke Pettitte, drafted as a hitter and pitcher
The 21-year-old son of Yankees pitching icon Andy Pettitte was selected as both a power hitter and right-handed pitcher in this year's MLB Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:25 PMYankees select Andy Pettitte's son in 8th round of MLB draft
Another Pettitte is joining the Yankees system, as two-way star Luke Pettitte was selected by his dad's former team on July 12.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:03 PMYankees draft Andy Pettitte's son Luke as a 2-way player
New York drafted a familiar name.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 6:15 PM2026 MLB Draft: Yankees select Andy Pettitte's son, Luke, in 8th round
Luke Pettitte is listed as a two-way player, but he does not throw left-handed like his father.
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