Chris Bootcheck | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: La Porte, Indiana, U.S. | October 24, 1978|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: September 9, 2003, for the Anaheim Angels | |
NPB: May 5, 2010, for the Yokohama BayStars | |
KBO: July 15, 2011, for the Lotte Giants | |
Last appearance | |
NPB: July 16, 2010, for the Yokohama BayStars | |
KBO: October 5, 2011, for the Lotte Giants | |
MLB: June 14, 2013, for the New York Yankees | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 3–7 |
Earned run average | 6.55 |
Strikeouts | 106 |
NPB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 1–0 |
Earned run average | 4.62 |
Strikeouts | 25 |
KBO statistics | |
Win–loss record | 4–2 |
Earned run average | 5.06 |
Strikeouts | 39 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Christopher Brandon Bootcheck (born October 24, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB), Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the KBO League (KBO).
Playing career
College
Bootcheck played collegiately for the Auburn Tigers of the Southeastern Conference. He attended Michigan City (Rogers) High School for two years and La Porte High School for two years. He made his major league debut with the Anaheim Angels on September 9, 2003.
Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels
On May 2, 2006, Bootcheck was hurt while running from the bullpen to the mound during the Angels' brawl with the Oakland Athletics. He was placed on the disabled list with a hamstring injury and missed most of the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates
He became a free agent after the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Yokohama Bay Stars
In 2010, he played for the Yokohama Bay Stars of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Tampa Bay Rays
In 2011, he returned to Major League Baseball, signing a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. On July 2, he was granted his release by Tampa Bay.[1] He later played for the Lotte Giants in South Korea.
Detroit Tigers
On December 11, 2011, he signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.
New York Yankees
Bootcheck signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees for the 2013 season. The Yankees called him up to the major leagues on June 14.[2] He was designated for assignment on June 18, 2013. Bootcheck opted to become a free agent, but re-signed with the Yankees shortly after.[3] The new contract includes an August 15 opt-out date.[4]
Philadelphia Phillies
Bootcheck signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies in December 2013. He became a free agent after the 2014 season.
References
- ^ Links, Zach (July 2, 2011). "Rays Grant Chris Bootcheck His Release". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ King III, George A. (June 14, 2013). "Yankees' Youkilis 'back' on DL". New York Post. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "Your much more frequent Jose Alvarez/Chris Bootcheck update". The Detroit Hustle. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
- ^ Links, Zach (June 21, 2013). "Bootcheck Clears Waivers, Re-Signs With Yankees". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
External links
- Media related to Chris Bootcheck at Wikimedia Commons
- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Career statistics and player information from Korea Baseball Organization
- 1978 births
- Living people
- American expatriate baseball players in Japan
- American expatriate baseball players in South Korea
- Anaheim Angels players
- Arkansas Travelers players
- Auburn Tigers baseball players
- Baseball players from Indiana
- Durham Bulls players
- Estrellas Orientales players
- American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic
- Indianapolis Indians players
- KBO League pitchers
- Lehigh Valley IronPigs players
- Los Angeles Angels players
- Lotte Giants players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- New York Yankees players
- Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers
- People from La Porte, Indiana
- Pittsburgh Pirates players
- Rancho Cucamonga Quakes players
- Reading Fightin Phils players
- Salt Lake Bees players
- Salt Lake Stingers players
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders players
- Tiburones de La Guaira players
- American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela
- Toledo Mud Hens players
- Yokohama BayStars players