Blake Tekotte, baseball player, 2011-2013

Blake Tekotte

Born: 5/24/1987 in Columbia, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-05-25 | Final Game: 2013-08-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Blake Aaron Tekotte

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Biography

Blake Tekotte was a professional baseball player born in 1987, who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2013. Primarily serving as a position player, Tekotte made a brief but notable mark in the league during his career. He appeared in 50 games, where he recorded 15 hits, including one home run, and drove in three runs. With a batting average of .188, Tekotte showcased his potential as a speedster on the basepaths, accumulating four stolen bases throughout his time in the majors. Tekotte's career unfolded during an era characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and dynamic athleticism. While his playing time was limited, he brought versatility to the field, demonstrating the ability to impact the game with his speed and defensive skills. Although he did not achieve the statistical milestones that many players aspire to, Tekotte's journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many athletes striving for success at the highest level of the sport. His contributions remain part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 80 5 15 2 1 1 3 4 7 34 0.188 0.258 0.275 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2011 SDP NL 19 34 1 6 1 1 0 1 2 4 21 0.176 — — — — 0.0
2012 SDP NL 11 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.133 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHW AL 20 31 4 7 1 0 1 2 1 3 9 0.226 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 31 18 34 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 SDN OF 11 7 10 0 0 0
2012 SDN OF 4 2 3 0 0 0
2013 CHA OF 16 9 21 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Center Field 24
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 2006, 2007, 2008