Overview
- The Yankees used their eighth‑round (248th overall) selection on Luke Pettitte, a pick announced on Sunday, July 12, in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- Pettitte did not pitch this college season after Tommy John surgery and instead hit .337 with 16 home runs and a 1.096 OPS as Dallas Baptist’s primary designated hitter.
- The club listed him as a two‑way player, preserving both pitching and hitting paths while he continues arm rehab and resumes pro work.
- Yankees scouting director Damon Oppenheimer said the decision flowed from the team’s own evaluation and that the club is confident it can sign Pettitte before the late‑July draft deadline.
- Andy Pettitte remains a Yankees special adviser and the family connection raises attention, but the organization notes two‑way prospects are rare and will require a tailored development plan tied to health and on‑field results.