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Bryce Boettcher

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Bryce Boettcher
Personal information
Born (2002-07-08) July 8, 2002 (age 22)
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
College football career
Oregon Ducks – No. 28
PositionLinebacker
ClassSenior
Career history
College
High schoolSouth Eugene (Eugene, Oregon)

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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Cleary, Olivia (September 17, 2024). "Oregon Ducks' Bryce Boettcher Earns Walk-On Honors". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Bryce Boettcher". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Vann, Leah. "Astros' draft pick will play college football for Oregon next year". Chron.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Osborne, Ally (September 25, 2024). "Oregon Duck Bryce Boettcher Earns Top-Graded Linebacker in College Football Status". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  7. ^ McTaggert, Brian. "Astros' pick Boettcher an Oregon football standout, 'absolute fierce competitor'". MLB.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Naugle, Jackson (September 9, 2024). "Houston Astros Draft Pick Leading Oregon Football in Tackles Through Two Weeks". Athlon Sports. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
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