Chris Bootcheck
Bootcheck during his tenure with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2005.
Free Agent — No. --
Relief pitcher
Born: October 24, 1978 (1978-10-24) (age 31) La Porte, Indiana
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 9, 2003 for the Anaheim Angels
Career statistics (through 2008 season)
Win-Loss	3-7
Earned run average	6.04
Strikeouts	92
Teams
Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2003, 2005-2008) Pittsburgh Pirates (2009)

Christopher Brandon Bootcheck (born October 24, 1978 in LaPorte, Indiana) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He made his major league debut with the Anaheim Angels on September 9, 2003.

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.

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. He became a free agent after the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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