Bruce Bochy (full name: Bruce Douglas Bochy; no nicknames) played catcher from 1978 until 1987 for the Houston Astros, New York Mets and San Diego Padres. He played for the Astros from 1978 - 1980, Mets in 1982 and Padres from 1983 - 1987. Over 9 seasons, he played 358 games, hit 26 home runs, drove in 75 runs, and stole 1 bases. Born on April 16, 1955 in Landes de Bussac, France, Bochy stands 6' 3" and weighs 205 lb. He attended high school and was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1st round (24th pick) of the 1975 amateur draft (June Secondary). His debut was on July 19, 1978 and he played his final game on October 4, 1987. Over his career, Bochy made $260,000. Common misspellings of his name include Bruce Bruce Douglas bocce boche Bochy.