He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox.

[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.

[9] On August 9, 2013, Tekotte hit his first Major League home run against Minnesota Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks.

[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 signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball on March 21, 2016.