The Bronx ballclub picked a local arm in the near final round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The kid turned a bit older in July. His father, a former pitcher for the Bombers, once pitched in pinstripes. In 2024, a rotator issue ended his pitching career. The club moved him to hitting instead. Triangle eyes still like 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 newest draft class, and the front office views him as a adaptable piece. After his past season, the shoulder flare up surfaced, prompting a complete pivot to the left side. Bat speed hold among his mark, and the operation sees a backup path. Pettitte now joins a wide pipeline of relatives already inside the system. Reported on July 12, 2026, the pick lengthens that run for the city side.