| Blake Tekotte | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Tekotte with the San Diego Padres in 2011 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: May 24, 1987 Columbia, Missouri, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 25, 2011, for the San Diego Padres | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 11, 2013, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .188 |
| Home runs | 1 |
| Runs batted in | 3 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Blake Aaron Tekotte (born May 24, 1987) is a former American professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox.
Playing career
editAmateur
editTekotte 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[1] and 2008.[2] In 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Brewster Whitecaps of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[3][4][5]
San Diego Padres
editTekotte 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.[6] 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.[7]
Tekotte made 11 appearances for San Diego in 2012, going 2-for-15 (.133) with one stolen base. On November 2, 2012, Tekotte was designated for assignment by the Padres.[8]
Chicago White Sox
editOn November 7, 2012, Tekotte was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Brandon Kloess.[9] 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.[10]
Tekotte began the 2014 season with Charlotte, playing in 81 games and hitting .251/.324/.438 with 11 home runs and 35 RBI.
Arizona Diamondbacks
editOn August 3, 2014, Tekotte was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations.[11] In 7 games for the Triple-A Reno Aces, he went 4-for-18 (.222) with 6 RBI. Tekotte was released by the Diamondbacks organization on August 16.[12]
Boston Red Sox
editTekotte signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on January 10, 2015.[13] In 49 games for the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, he batted .275/.364/.425 with three home runs, 20 RBI, and four stolen bases. Tekotte elected free agency following the season on November 6.
Long Island Ducks
editTekotte signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball on March 21, 2016.[14]
Coaching career
editTekotte retired following the 2016 season, and returned to complete his degree at the University of Miami. He has joined the Miami Hurricanes baseball coaching staff for the 2017 season as a student coach.[15]
Personal life
editIn February 2024, Tekotte was charged with assault and kidnapping in Columbia, Missouri. He was convicted of assault and kidnapping in July of 2025.[16][17]
References
edit- ^ "Columbia's Tekotte in College World Series"
- ^ "Blake Tekotte player bio"
- ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "2007 Brewster Whitecaps". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "East All-Star Roster: All-Star Game 2007". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ Padres demote right fielder Will Venable, call up Blake Tekotte
- ^ Missourian Staff (May 25, 2011). "Former Hickman star makes Major League debut". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Padres Designate Spence, Tekotte For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Padres get RHP Kloess from Chisox for OF Tekotte
- ^ "Minor Moves: Thames, Tekotte, McDade". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Baer, Bill,"Diamondbacks acquire Blake Tekotte from the White Sox for cash" NBC Sports, August 3, 2014
- ^ "Minor Moves: Johnson, Leroux, Murphy, Axelrod". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ "Minor Moves: Royals, Braves, White Sox, Cubs". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ "DUCKS INK FORMER BIG LEAGUE OUTFIELDER"
- ^ "University of Miami coaches list". Archived from the original on March 18, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
- ^ Fuchs, Nicolas (February 6, 2024). "Former MLB player charged with assault and kidnapping in Columbia". KRCG. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Shiner, Ryan (February 3, 2024). "Columbia man charged with domestic assault, kidnapping". ABC17NEWS. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
External links
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- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
- Miami Hurricanes bio
