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Houston Astros Prospect Just Drafted by Indianapolis Colts

Houston Astros On SI·Jeffrey Robinson·about 1 month ago
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In the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Houston Astros selected Bryce Boettcher. Fast forward to Saturday, and the Indianapolis Colts just selected him in the fourth round of the NFL draft. This rare scenario has seen some precedent, but it's highly uncommon. The two-sport athlete spent four seasons playing for the Oregon Ducks baseball team, and smashed a dozen homers, stole 15 bases, and posted an .872 OPS during his final season on the team. Not only did he shine with the stick, but he also played elite defense for the Ducks. He transitioned to being a primary outfielder in 2022 and took off. He was named to the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team during his final season. He was also named to the Pac-12 All-defensive team that same season, and an honorable mention in the Pac-12 All-Conference team. Those are some of the many reasons that Houston took a chance on him late in the draft, but Baseball wasn't the only sport he thrived in.…

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