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Born | Eugene, Oregon, U.S. | July 8, 2002
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.
Boettcher attended South Eugene High School in Eugene,Oregon. Coming out of high school,Boettcher was rated as a three-star recruit. He committed to play college football as a walk-on for the Oregon Ducks. [1] [2]
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,Boettcher recorded ten tackles as he helped the Ducks to a win over rival Oregon State. [6] After the 2024 season,Boettcher was nominated for,and won,the Burlsworth Trophy.
Boettcher had a breakout season in 2024 where he batted .276 with 12 home 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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