Bryce Boettcher
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 8, 2002 Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb) |
| College football career | |
| Oregon Ducks – No. 28 | |
| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Career history | |
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| High school | South Eugene (Eugene, Oregon) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Baseball career | |
| Houston Astros | |
| Outfielder | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
Bryce Alan Boettcher (born July 8, 2002) is an American football linebacker for the Oregon Ducks. He is also a baseball outfielder in the Houston Astros organization.
Early life and high school
[edit]Boettcher attended South Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon, and was rated as a three-star recruit. He committed to play college football as a walk-on for the Oregon Ducks.[1]
College football career
[edit]In Boettcher's first two seasons in 2022 and 2023, he totaled 39 tackles with three being for a loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 26 games.[2][3] After being selected in the 2024 MLB draft, he decided to return to play for the Ducks in his final season of eligibility in 2024.[4] In week three of the 2024 season, Boettcher recorded ten tackles as he helped the Ducks to a win over rival Oregon State.[5] After the 2024 season, Boettcher was won the Burlsworth Trophy.
Baseball career
[edit]Boettcher had a breakout season in 2024 where he batted .276 with 12 home runs, 35 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases, earning a collegiate Gold Glove.[6] After the season, he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB draft.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Crepea, James (September 3, 2023). "2-sport athlete Bryce Boettcher becomes first walk-on to start for Oregon football since 2017". OregonLive.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Bryce Boettcher". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Dietz, Alec (August 6, 2024). "Following MLB Draft, Bryce Boettcher is gearing up for one more run with Oregon football". The Register Guard. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Vann, Leah. "Astros' draft pick will play college football for Oregon next year". Chron.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Osborne, Ally (September 25, 2024). "Oregon Duck Bryce Boettcher Earns Top-Graded Linebacker in College Football Status". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ McTaggert, Brian. "Astros' pick Boettcher an Oregon football standout, 'absolute fierce competitor'". MLB.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Crepea, James (July 16, 2024). "Oregon Ducks outfielder, linebacker Bryce Boettcher selected by Houston Astros in 13th round of MLB draft". OregonLive.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Oregon Ducks football bio
- Oregon Ducks baseball bio