Blake Tekotte should return to the majors in 2012

The Padres drafted outfielder Blake Tekotte out of high school in the third round of the 2008 draft.

The flychaser got a taste of Class AA in San Antonio in 2010 and returned to the Missions to start 2011. After posting .285-19-67 numbers in 106 games, he was promoted to Petco, where the 24-year old went .176-0-1 over 19 games.

The Padres have some good things going within their system, and Tekotte will likely be back and part of the festivities before 2012 is done.


(usatoday.com)