Bryce Boettcher Explained
| Bryce Boettcher |
| Birth Date: | 8 July 2002 |
| Birth Place: | Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lb: | 225 |
| Module: | | Embed: | yes | | School: | Oregon Ducks | | Currentnumber: | 28 | | Currentposition: | Linebacker | | Class: | Senior | | Highschool: | South Eugene (Eugene, Oregon) | | Pastschools: |
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| | Espn: | 5088571 |
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| Module2: | | Embed: | yes | | | Team: | Houston Astros | | Position: | Outfielder | | Bats: | Right | | Throws: | Right |
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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]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Crepea . James . 2-sport athlete Bryce Boettcher becomes first walk-on to start for Oregon football since 2017 . OregonLive.com . 3 September 2023 . 12 October 2024.
- Cleary . Olivia . Oregon Ducks' Bryce Boettcher Earns Walk-On Honors . Sports Illustrated . 17 September 2024 . 12 October 2024.
- Web site: Bryce Boettcher . Sports Reference . 12 October 2024.
- Web site: Dietz . Alec . Following MLB Draft, Bryce Boettcher is gearing up for one more run with Oregon football . The Register Guard . 6 August 2024 . 12 October 2024.
- Web site: Vann . Leah . Astros' draft pick will play college football for Oregon next year . Chron.com . 12 October 2024.
- Osborne . Ally . Oregon Duck Bryce Boettcher Earns Top-Graded Linebacker in College Football Status . Sports Illustrated . 25 September 2024 . 12 October 2024.
- Web site: McTaggert . Brian . Astros' pick Boettcher an Oregon football standout, 'absolute fierce competitor' . MLB.com . 12 October 2024.
- Web site: Crepea . James . Oregon Ducks outfielder, linebacker Bryce Boettcher selected by Houston Astros in 13th round of MLB draft . OregonLive.com . 16 July 2024 . 12 October 2024.
- Web site: Naugle . Jackson . Houston Astros Draft Pick Leading Oregon Football in Tackles Through Two Weeks . Athlon Sports . 9 September 2024 . 12 October 2024.
