Chris Bootcheck
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Christopher Brandon Bootcheck
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 200 lb.
- College Auburn University
- High School LaPorte High School
- Debut September 9, 2003
- Final Game October 3, 2009
- Born October 24, 1978 in LaPorte, IN USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Chris Bootcheck holds the distinction of being one of the very few major leaguers placed on the disabled list after a brawl. On May 2, 2006 he injured his hamstring running in from the bullpen to participate in a brawl playing for the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland A's.
Bootcheck made his Nippon Pro Baseball debut on May 3, 2010. He allowed one run in the 9th inning against the Hiroshima Carp in a 3-0 loss for the Yokohama BayStars.
