Chris Tekulve begins his second season as assistant baseball coach at Marietta College in 2024-25. A four-year varsity letter winner for the ‘Etta Express from 1996 to 2000, Tekulve returns to the Pioneers to serve as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.
Tekulve’s last coaching stint was Bethel Park (Pennsylvania) High School where he was the assistant varsity baseball coach for four seasons. Tekulve assisted with all aspects of the program, but he was primarily responsible for managing the varsity pitching staff throughout the season. He also developed pre-season workouts for all of the pitchers in the entire school program.
Prior to Bethel Park, Tekulve spent four years as a private hitting instructor. His first taste of coaching was shortly after his playing career ended. He served as Graduate Assistant Baseball Coach at Lindenwood University in 2001 and was a Student Assistant Baseball Coach here at Marietta College back in 2000.
A first team all-region honoree (1B) as a senior, Tekulve finished his playing career in the pinstripes with 199 career runs batted in, which is currently fifth on the all-time list. During his time in Marietta, the Pioneers made four NCAA Regional Tournament appearances capturing one NCAA Regional championship and won the Ohio Athletic Conference championship all four years. Tekulve earned All-OAC accolades three times including first team recognition in 1999 and 2000 and second team recognition in 1998.
Tekulve received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Marietta College in 2000.
