School: Miami (FL)
Class: Junior
Height: 5′11″
Weight: 180 lbs.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Pos: cf
Hometown: Columbia, MO
High School: Hickman HS
Previously Drafted: None
| Year | Team | AB | AVG | OBP | SLG | XBH% | ISO | 2B+3B | BB% | K% | |||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Miami (FL) | 199 | .286 | .367 | .417 | 25% | .131 | 10 | 8.8% | 17.6% | |||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Miami (FL) | 219 | .333 | .431 | .479 | 33% | .146 | 21 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
Honors:
- 2008 Baseball America Preseason All American Third Team
- 2006-7 ACC Honor Roll
Strengths:
Tekotte is the leadoff hitter for a stacked Hurricanes lineup whose top five hitters could sign pro contracts this summer. Tekotte is a true top of the lineup threat, working the count and exhibiting good plate discipline. When he gets a good pitch, he hits it with a fundamentally sound swing, staying back on breaking balls and keeping his hands in on fastballs inside. He has good bat speed and surprising power. He’s a force on the bases and in the field with his plus speed.
Weaknesses:
The biggest knock on Tekotte is his size. He’s only listed at 5-foot-11 and he’s overshadowed literally and figuratively by teammates Yonder Alonso, Dennis Raben and Jemile Weeks. He also needs to tweak his swing.
The Future:
First three rounds.
