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 | |
| College |
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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
Boettcher attended South Eugene High School located in Eugene, Oregon. Coming out of high school, Boettcher was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football as a walk-on for the Oregon Ducks.[1][2]
College football career
In Boettcher's first two seasons in 2021 and 2022, he totaled 39 tackles with three being for a loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 26 games.[3][4] After being selected in the 2024 MLB draft, Boettcher decided to return to play for the Ducks in his final season of eligibility in 2024.[5] In week three of the 2024 season, Boett ten tackles as he helped the Ducks to a win over rival Oregon State.[6]
Baseball career
Boettcher had a breakout season in 2024 where he batted .276 with 12 homer runs, 35 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases, where he also earned a collegiate Gold Glove.[7] After the season, Bottcher was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB draft.[8][9]
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Cleary, Olivia (September 17, 2024). "Oregon Ducks' Bryce Boettcher Earns Walk-On Honors". Sports Illustrated. 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.
- ↑ Naugle, Jackson (September 9, 2024). "Houston Astros Draft Pick Leading Oregon Football in Tackles Through Two Weeks". Athlon Sports. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Oregon Ducks football bio
- Oregon Ducks baseball bio