Chris Bootcheck
| Chris Bootcheck | |
|---|---|
| File:Chris Bootcheck in 2010 05 05.JPG Bootcheck with the Yokohama BayStars in 2010 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 24, 1978 La Porte, Indiana, U.S. | |
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 |
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| Managerial record at Baseball ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Teams | |
Christopher Brandon Bootcheck (born October 24, 1978) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Anaheim / Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Yankees, in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yokohama BayStars, and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants.
Playing career
[edit | edit source]College
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]He became a free agent after the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Yokohama Bay Stars
[edit | edit source]In 2010, he played for the Yokohama Bay Stars of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Tampa Bay Rays
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]On December 11, 2011, he signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.
New York Yankees
[edit | edit source]Bootcheck signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees for the 2013 season.[2] The Yankees called him up to the major leagues on June 14.[3] He was designated for assignment on June 18, 2013. Bootcheck opted to become a free agent, but re-signed with the Yankees shortly after.[4] The new contract includes an August 15 opt-out date.[5]
Philadelphia Phillies
[edit | edit source]Bootcheck signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies in December 2013. He became a free agent after the 2014 season.
References
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External links
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- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · 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
- Durham Bulls players
- Estrellas Orientales players
- American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic
- Indianapolis Indians players
- KBO League pitchers
- Lehigh Valley IronPigs players
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- Los Angeles Angels players
- Lotte Giants players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- New York Yankees players
- Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers
- People from La Porte, Indiana
- Baseball players from LaPorte County, 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
- Georgia State Panthers baseball coaches