Chris Bootcheck, baseball player, 2003-2013

Chris Bootcheck

Born: 10/24/1978 in La Porte, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-09 | Final Game: 2013-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Christopher Brandon Bootcheck

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Biography

Chris Bootcheck, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2013. Making his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Bootcheck showcased his talents on the mound during a time when the game was becoming increasingly competitive with the rise of analytics and specialized pitching roles. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, including a stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he continued to hone his skills as a reliable option in the bullpen. Over the course of his career, Bootcheck recorded a win-loss record of 3-7 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 6.55, striking out 106 batters and earning 1 save. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Bootcheck's perseverance and dedication to the game exemplified the spirit of many pitchers who navigated the challenges of professional baseball. His journey through various levels of competition highlights the importance of resilience in the sport, making him a noteworthy figure in the baseball landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 7 91 3 0 0 1 148.3 180 108 19 66 106 6.55 0

Career ERA 6.55 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — 51.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2003 LAA AL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 10.3 16 11 6 7 9.58 4.40 (-118%) -
2005 LAA AL 0 1 5 2 0 0 1 18.7 19 7 4 8 3.38 4.29 (+21%) 369.5
2006 LAA AL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 10.3 16 12 9 7 10.45 4.53 (-131%) -945.5
2007 LAA AL 3 3 51 0 0 0 0 77.3 81 41 24 56 4.77 4.47 (-7%) 746.4
2008 LAA AL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 16.0 30 18 12 14 10.12 4.32 (-134%) -374.5
2009 PIT NL 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 14.7 16 18 9 13 11.05 4.32 (-156%) 24.1
2013 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 2 1 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
91 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2003 LAA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 LAA AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 LAA AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 LAA AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 LAA AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 PIT NL 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYY AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 91 3 6 18 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 ANA P 4 1 0 0 0 0
2005 LAA P 5 2 1 3 1 0
2006 LAA P 7 0 0 2 0 1
2007 LAA P 51 0 4 11 0 2
2008 LAA P 10 0 0 0 0 0
2009 PIT P 13 0 1 2 1 0
2013 NYA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 91

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 LAA AL $415,000
2007 LAA AL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $795,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Auburn University Auburn AL 1998, 1999, 2000