Blake Tekotte enjoys homecoming to Kansas City

KANSAS CITY -- Outfielder Blake Tekotte had the current White Sox-Royals series circled on his calendar after his Aug. 9 callup from Triple-A Charlotte. Tekotte is from Columbia, Mo., just a two-hour drive down Interstate 70 from Kauffman Stadium. With the White Sox arriving on Monday's off-day, Tekotte had the opportunity to drive to Columbia and visit family and friends. "We flew in and I got a rental car and headed home," Tekotte said. "Got to sleep in my own bed." Tekotte could have stayed in his hometown and played baseball for the University of Missouri. But the outfielder chose to attend the University of Miami before beginning his pro career in the Padres' system back in 2008. Now, he's part of a revamped White Sox roster and looking to make an impression as the White Sox plot their course for the future. "The team and the staff here are awesome," said Tekotte, who hit his first Major League homer against Minnesota on Aug. 9. "They really make you feel comfortable. It's a great spot, a great opportunity for me. I'm just blessed to be up here and to have the opportunity to be around these guys and learn how they go about their business. When I get in there, I try to go about my business the same way."
(mlb.com)