Andy Pettitte

Andy Pettitte is a left-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees. Pettitte was the winning pitcher in series-clinching Game 6 of the 2009 World Series.

After attending Deer Park High School in Deer Park, Texas, the Yankees drafted Pettitte in the 22nd round of the 1990 amateur draft. Pettitte opted not to sign with the Yankees, and instead went on to pitch at San Jacinto College North for a year. The next year Pettitte signed with the Yankees as an amateur free agent.

On November 9, 2008, Pettitte filed for free agency. Pettitte had earlier stated a desire to stay with the Yankees. The Yankees reportedly are still interested in re-signing the left hander.ESPN.com: Pettitte files for free agency (November 9, 2008)

Great at holding runners on base. Good movement on his pitches.Sportsnet.ca: Andy Pettitte Stats

While Pettitte is great at picking off base-runners, he has trouble keeping players off base to begin with, as he gives up a lot of hits.Sportsnet.ca: Andy Pettitte Stats

1995 was Pettitte's first full year in the majors, winning 26 starts for the Yankees and finishing 3rd in American League Rookie of the Year voting. Pettitte pitched for the Yankees from 1995 to 2003, winning four World Series and making the All-Star team twice. At the end of the 2003 season, Pettitte signed as a free agent to join the Houston Astros. He pitched three years in Houston and helped lead the team to the 2005 World Series. In 2006, Pettitte returned to the Yankees as a free agent.

On December 26, 2008, news agencies reported that Andy Pettitte will likely not return to the Yankees. The Yankees have offered Pettitte a one-year deal worth $10 million dollars. Pettitte received $16 million in 2008 to play for the Yankees. If he were to return he would take a pay cut of approximately 6 million dollars. The Yankees have spend $423 million in the 2008 off season, signing pitchers C.C. Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and first baseman Mark Teixeira.MLB.com: Big signings affecting Pettitte's return (December 26, 2008)

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  • Height: 6-5
  • Weight: 225
  • Rookie Year: 1995

• 1972: Born June 15

• 1995: Debuts with New York Yankees

• 1996: American League All-Star

• 1996: World Series Champion

• 1998: World Series Champion

• 1999: World Series Champion

• 2000: World Series Champion

• 2001: American League All-Star

• 2004: Signs with Houston Astros

• 2007: Signs with New York Yankees