The Bronx ballclub picked him in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. Luke turned twenty one in July. His dad, a well known pitcher for the city team, once worked the mound. In 2024, a arm issue ended his pitching career. The team moved him to hitting instead. Triangle eyes still eye his arm and swing strength. The Yankees have now added three members of the family to the team. The club confirmed the selection on July 12, 2026.
He comes out of the latest draft class, and the team views him as a two way piece. After his past season, the joint injury surfaced, prompting a tidy switch to the plate. Exit velocity remain among his calling card, and the frontoffice sees a backup path. Pettitte now joins a longer pipeline of family already inside the system. Made official on July 12, 2026, the pick extends that run for the Bronx side.