Andy Pettitte, Jason Giambi, Nick Swisher to make Yankees Old-Timers’ Day debuts

Yankees' starting pitcher Andy Pettitte pitches in the first inning... — Yankees' starting pitcher Andy Pettitte pitches in the first inning against the Tigers during Game 1 of the ALCS at Yankees Stadium in the Bronx on Oct. 13, 2012. Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams, Jr.

By Newsday.comsports@newsday.comMay 24, 2018

A handful of fan favorites will be back in the Bronx for their Old-Timers’ Day debuts next month.

Former Yankees Andy Pettitte, Jason Giambi and Nick Swisher will be back in Pinstripes for the day as the Yankees celebrate players of the past on Sunday, June 17.

Pettitte, a member of the “Core Four” with five championships to his name, is third in franchise history with 219 wins. Giambi spent seven seasons with the club, hitting 209 home runs between 2002-08. Swisher played four seasons with the Yankees, earning a World Series ring in 2009.

Former Yankees outfielder Dion James and current manager Aaron Boone also will be appearing in their first Old-Timers’ game. James played parts of four seasons with the club, batting .302 with 12 homers in 1992-93 and 1995-96.

Here’s the full list of expected participants in this year’s festivities:

Jesse Barfield

Ron Blomberg

Brian Boehringer

Aaron Boone

Jim Bouton

Scott Bradley

Dr. Bobby Brown

Homer Bush

David Cone

Johnny Damon

Ron Davis