Bruce Bochte Autographs
Bruce Bochte was born on November 12, 1950, in Pasadena, California. He is a former American professional baseball player who started his major league career with the California Angels in 1974, playing outfield, first baseman, and designated hitter positions. Bochte's outstanding performance led him to three All-Star selections in 1979, 1980 and 1982. He also won a Gold Glove award in 1979 for being the best fielding first baseman in the American League.
Bochte's best seasons were in 1979 and 1980, where he hit above .300 with 15 home runs and 90 RBIs for each season. He established his career highs in home runs (21) and RBIs (100) while playing for the Seattle Mariners in 1980. Bochte's batting discipline was remarkable, as he consistently finished among the league leaders in walks for several years, being patient at the plate, and having excellent "bat-to-ball" skills, never striking out more than 41 times in a season. During his 12-year career, Bochte played for four different teams - California Angels, Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, and San Francisco Giants, he finished with a lifetime batting average of .282, 1,540 hits, 100 home runs, and 732 runs batted in.
After retiring as a professional baseball player, Bruce Bochte started a new career as a broadcaster and color commentator for Major League Baseball on various TV and radio networks. He has been a regular contributor to the Mariners' radio and TV broadcasts, sharing his valuable insights and opinions about the game. Along with his baseball career, Bochte is also known for his humanitarian work, as he supports organizations dedicated to environmental protection, child protection, and animal welfare. His dedication and passion for baseball, coupled with his humanitarian work, have been an inspiration to many, making him a legendary figure in the sports and social communities.
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Current items with a signature of Bruce Bochte
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Traded items with a signature of Bruce Bochte
The most expensive item with a signature of Bruce Bochte (BRUCE BOCHTE SIGNED MINT INDEX CARD PSA/DNA SEATTLE MARINERS 1979 AL ALL STAR) was sold in March 2025 for $54.99 while the cheapest item ((SGC Graded AUTHENTIC) BRUCE BOCHTE Signed 1975 TOPPS #392 Angels AUTO Rookie RC) found a new owner for $0.06 in March 2020. The month with the most items sold (17) was April 2025 with an average selling price of $12.95 for an autographed item of Bruce Bochte. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2010 with $28.87 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.06 was March 2020. In average, an autographed item from Bruce Bochte is worth $3.00.
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