Blake Tekotte
Blake Aaron Tekotte is a former American professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox.
Playing career
Amateur
Tekotte attended David H. Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri and the University of Miami, where he played for the Miami Hurricanes baseball team. While at Miami, he reached the College World Series in 2006 and 2008. In 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.San Diego Padres
Tekotte was drafted by San Diego Padres in the third round, with the 101st overall selection, of the 2008 [Major League Baseball draft].On May 23, 2011, Tekotte was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. Tekotte made his major league debut on May 25, one day after his 24th birthday, pinch-hitting for Mat Latos, and lining out to the right fielder Jon Jay.
Tekotte made 11 appearances for San Diego in 2012, going 2-for-15 with one stolen base. On November 2, 2012, Tekotte was designated for assignment by the Padres.
Chicago White Sox
On November 7, 2012, Tekotte was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Brandon Kloess. On August 9, 2013, Tekotte hit his first Major League home run against Minnesota Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks. In 20 appearances for the White Sox, he slashed.226/.306/.355 with one home run, two RBI, and one stolen bases. On December 6, Tekotte was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.Tekotte began the 2014 season with Charlotte, playing in 81 games and hitting.251/.324/.438 with 11 home runs and 35 RBI.