Andy Pettitte
- Position(s):
- P
- Born:
- June 15, 1972
- Bats:
- Left
- Throws:
- Left
- Height:
- 6' 5"
- Weight:
- 225 lbs
- Major League Debut:
- 4-29-1995 with NYA
- Allstar Selections:
- 2001 ALCS
Intro
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.
Factoid 1
Six times, Andy Pettitte won at least two games in the post-season for the Yankees (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003).
Factoid 2
In each of Andy Pettitte's first nine seasons with the New York Yankees, the team advanced to the post-season.
Strengths
Consistency and ability to rise to the occasion.
Weaknesses
His choice of friends (see Roger Clemens).
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