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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – APRIL 06: A New York Yankees hat and glove sit in the dugout before the start of the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the New York Yankees<\/a> selected Luke Pettitte<\/a> in the 8th round of the 2026 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n

He is the son of Yankees legend Andy Pettitte<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yahoo Sports wrote (on July 12):<\/a> \u201cLuke Pettitte, son of Yankees legend Andy Pettitte, has been drafted by New York in the 8th round of the 2026 MLB<\/a> draft. In 2023, Andy returned to the Yankees as an advisor coach after spending 15 of his MLB seasons with the franchise.\u201d<\/p>\n

Luke Pettitte, son of Yankees legend Andy Pettitte, has been drafted by New York in the 8th round of the 2026 MLB draft.<\/p>\n

In 2023, Andy returned to the Yankees as an advisor coach after spending 15 of his MLB seasons with the franchise.<\/p>\n

More: t.co\/dOZuFfiJHI<\/a> <\/p>\n

New York Yankees Prospect Sends Out Post<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyAmerican League All-Star Andy Pettitte #46 of the New York Yankees (R) and son Luke Pettitte during the 2010 State Farm Home Run Derby during All-Star Weekend at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 12, 2010 in Anaheim, California.\n<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Luke sent out a heartfelt post<\/a> to Instagram.<\/p>\n

He wrote: \u201cThe day I have dreamed of my entire life. I am the luckiest guy getting to marry the girl of my dreams! I love you Brooklyn Grace Pettitte. So thankful for the family and friends that made this day so special for us!!\u201d<\/p>\n

There were over 5,000 likes on his post.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying in the comments:<\/p>\n

Laura Pettitte: \u201cAhhhhh still not over it! The most beautiful day celebrating the most handsome groom and most beautiful bride!! we love y\u2019all so much!!\u201d<\/p>\n

@iamtaylormorrison: \u201cCongratulations to the both of y\u2019all\ud83e\udd73\ud83e\udd73\ud83e\udd73\u201d<\/p>\n

@karidyan_4: \u201cThe absolute best day! We love y\u2019all so much!!\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyFormer New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte reacts after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before game three of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.\n<\/p>\n

@jackieramirez07: \u201cThis made me cry again- love yall\u201d<\/p>\n

@ben_tryon: \u201cCheers to the Pettitte\u2019s! So happy for yall!\u201d<\/p>\n

@_debdunn: \u201cPerfect wedding. We had the most fun!!! Love the new Pettitte\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n

@betteboop65: \u201cCongratulations to you two \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f Beautiful Bride & handsome Groom\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking At Andy<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyFormer New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte throws out a ceremonial first pitch before game three of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on October 07, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.\n<\/p>\n

Pettitte was picked in the 22nd round of the 1990 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n

He spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Yankees.<\/p>\n

Following his run in the Bronx, Pettitte pitched three seasons for the Houston Astros<\/a> (before finishing his final six years with the Yankees).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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