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The Yankees drafted Luke Pettitte, son of pitching legend Andy Pettitte, in the eighth round—purely for his talent, not family connections. Scouting director Damon Oppenheimer emphasized they didn’t consult Andy before the pick and saw Luke as a two-way threat with power at the plate and pitching upside. Luke, recovering from Tommy John surgery, exploded with 16 homers in 42 games and earned all-conference honors. The Pettitte family is thrilled to see him join the organization, with Andy now able to watch his son play professionally. The Yankees are doubling down on talent over nepotism, planning to develop Luke as both a hitter and pitcher in the minors. They’re also excited about their first-round pick, Hunter Dietz, who’s already signed and headed to Tampa. Oppenheimer sees this draft class as proof their scouting process delivers wins, comparing it to past stars like Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler.

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