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Bryce Boettcher

American football and baseball player (born 2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bryce Boettcher
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Bryce Alan Boettcher (BECH-ər; born July 8, 2002) is an American football linebacker for the Oregon Ducks. He is also a professional baseball outfielder in the Houston Astros organization.

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Early life and high school

Boettcher attended South Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon, and was rated as a three-star recruit. He committed to play college football as a walk-on for the Oregon Ducks.[1]

College football career

In Boettcher's first two seasons in 2022 and 2023, he totaled 39 tackles with three being for a loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 26 games.[2][3] After being selected in the 2024 MLB draft, he decided to return to play for the Ducks in 2024.[4] In week three of the 2024 season, Boettcher recorded ten tackles as he helped the Ducks to a win over rival Oregon State.[5] Boettcher was the Ducks' leader in tackles for the 2024 season, and won the Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to the top walk-on player in college football. In April 2025, Boettcher announced he would be returning to the Ducks for the 2025 season.[6]

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Baseball career

Boettcher had a breakout season in 2024 where he batted .276 with 12 home runs, 35 RBI, and 15 stolen bases, earning a collegiate Gold Glove.[7] After the season, he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB draft.[8]

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