Bruce Bochte
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Bruce Anton Bochte (born November 12, 1950, in Pasadena, California) was a utility player with a 12 year career from 1974-1982, 1984-1986. He played for the California Angels, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners and Oakland A's all of the American League. Bochte, a first baseman, outfielder and designated hitter, played collegiate ball for Santa Clara University until he was drafted in the second round (34th overall) of the 1972 draft.
He was called up to the Angels after hitting .355 in 92 games for the Salt Lake City Angels of the Pacific Coast League, and made his major league debut on July 19, 1974.
Bochte was elected to the American League All-Star team in 1979 when he hit .316 with 100 RBIs and set career standards in virtually every major offensive category.
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- 1975 Baseball Register published by The Sporting News
- Baseball Reference
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