Yankees legend Andy Pettitte reflects on how faith in God affected his career

Published June 16, 2025 5:21pm ET



Former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte is talking more about how his faith in God helped him persevere after admitting in 2007 to using human growth hormone for two days after an elbow injury. 

Pettitte was one of the first MLB players to confirm the findings of a 2007 report by former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell. Use of HGH was not banned until the 2005 season, but Pettitte took the substance in 2002, hoping for a speedier recovery time.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.