In a nod to the past, the New York Yankees have brought a piece of their storied history into their future, selecting Luke Pettitte, the son of former ace Andy Pettitte, with their 8th-round pick in the MLB draft. The 18-year-old pitcher has grown up surrounded by the game, watching his father win five World Series championships and earn a reputation as one of the greatest left-handers in Yankees history. With a strong family legacy to draw from, Luke Pettitte is now poised to make his own mark on the game, and the Yankees are eager to see if he can live up to his father's high standards. As the team looks to build for the future, the selection of Luke Pettitte adds a new layer of intrigue to the Yankees' developmental pipeline.
Yankees draft Andy Pettitte’s son, Luke, with 8th-round pick New York Daily News
