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Recent Houston Astros Draft Pick Will Return to Oregon To Play Football
The Houston Astros 13th round pick from the 2024 MLB draft will return to the Oregon Ducks for another season.
Astros could lose recent draft pick to college football career
PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) celebrates a turnover during the college football game between the Oregon Ducks and the UCLA Bruins on September 28. 2024, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Astros’ draft pick Bryce Boettcher skipping 2025 spring training to play football at Oregon
Oregon secured a waiver for an additional year of football eligibility for Boettcher, who did not join the team until his sophomore season
Houston Astros draftee Bryce Boettcher to play another season of college football at Oregon
Bryce Boettcher, a two-sport athlete drafted by the Houston Astros last year, intends to play another year of football at the University of Oregon and is not expected to join the Astros’ system in 2025.
Oregon football linebacker Bryce Boettcher granted waiver from NCAA for 4th season of football eligibility
Bryce Boettcher’s return to the Oregon Ducks in 2025 has been approved by the NCAA. The linebacker, who applied for a waiver for a fourth season of football eligibility, was granted that request, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.
Eugene native Bryce Boettcher to return for fourth season with Oregon football
Oregon linebacker and Eugene native Bryce Boettcher announced Tuesday night he would return for a fourth football season with the Ducks in 2025.
Report: Bryce Boettcher to focus on football, not report to Houston Astros spring training
Oregon Ducks fans got the news they were hoping for late Tuesday night when senior linebacker Bryce Boettcher announced that he would be returning to Eugene for the 2025 season. While Boettcher, a two-sport star,

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