Bryce Boettcher

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

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

  1. ^ Crepea, James (3 September 2023). "2-sport athlete Bryce Boettcher becomes first walk-on to start for Oregon football since 2017". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  2. ^ Cleary, Olivia (17 September 2024). "Oregon Ducks' Bryce Boettcher Earns Walk-On Honors". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Bryce Boettcher". Sports Reference. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  4. ^ Dietz, Alec (6 August 2024). "Following MLB Draft, Bryce Boettcher is gearing up for one more run with Oregon football". The Register Guard. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  5. ^ Vann, Leah. "Astros' draft pick will play college football for Oregon next year". Chron.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  6. ^ Osborne, Ally (25 September 2024). "Oregon Duck Bryce Boettcher Earns Top-Graded Linebacker in College Football Status". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  7. ^ McTaggert, Brian. "Astros' pick Boettcher an Oregon football standout, 'absolute fierce competitor'". MLB.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  8. ^ Crepea, James (16 July 2024). "Oregon Ducks outfielder, linebacker Bryce Boettcher selected by Houston Astros in 13th round of MLB draft". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  9. ^ Naugle, Jackson (9 September 2024). "Houston Astros Draft Pick Leading Oregon Football in Tackles Through Two Weeks". Athlon Sports. Retrieved 12 October 2024.