Andy Pettitte
A tall, handsome left-hander, Andy Pettitte was an important member of the Yankee dynasty which won four World Series titles in five seasons from 1996-2000. Glaring out from under the brim of his cap, he won 21 games twice, and stared down enemy batters for 13 post-season victories. In 2008, Pettitte admitted to using steroids at one point in his career, and also implicated his close friend Roger Clemens of doing the same.
Played For
New York Yankees (1995-2003)
Houston Astros (2004-2005)
Factoids
Six times, Andy Pettitte won at least two games in the post-season for the Yankees (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003).
In each of Andy Pettitte's first nine seasons with the New York Yankees, the team advanced to the post-season.
Born
Andrew Eugene Pettitte was born on June 15, 1972, in Baton Rouge, LA.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: NYA
College: San Jacinto JC
Major League Debut
April 29, 1995
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Related Players
Roger Clemens
Post-Season Appearances
1995 American League Divisional Series
1996 World Series
1998 World Series
1998 American League Championship Series
1998 American League Divisional Series
2000 American League Divisional Series
2000 American League Championship Series
2000 World Series
2001 World Series
2005 National League Championship Series
2005 National League Divisional Series
Post-Season Notes
Pettitte holds the all-time record for most starts and most innings pitched in the post-season.
Awards and Honors
2001 AL ALCS MVP
All-Star Selections
1996 AL
2001 AL
Best Strength as a Player
Consistency and ability to rise to the occasion.
Largest Weakness as a Player
His choice of friends (see Roger Clemens).
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