The Georgia State baseball program has appointed former Major League Baseball pitcher Chris Bootcheck as the new pitching coach.
Bootcheck attended Auburn University until being drafted in the 2000 MLB draft to the Los Angeles Angels. Spending the majority of his professional career with the Angels, Bootcheck played in the majors from 2003-13. Playing for other teams such as the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees.
Seeing his best season in 2007 with the Angels, Bootcheck appeared in 51 games finishing with a 3-3 record.
Bootcheck, husband of Jina Bootcheck and father of three daughters, is excited about his recent move to Georgia State and reflects on playing in the majors.