The Bronx ballclub picked Luke Pettitte in the late round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The kid turned a bit older in July. The old pro, a former pitcher for the club, once worked the mound. In 2024, a shoulder problem ended Luke's pitching career. The club moved him to hitting instead. Triangle eyes still track his arm and swing strength. The Pinstripe group have now added three members of the family to the team. The club confirmed the selection on July 12, 2026.
That player comes out of the newest draft class, and the front office views him as a adaptable piece. After his past season, the arm issue surfaced, prompting a tidy switch to the left side. Exit velocity remain among his main trait, and the operation sees a backup path. The young one now joins a growing pipeline of relatives already inside the system. Verified on July 12, 2026, the pick grows that track for the New York side.