Mark Teixeira

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Mark Charles Teixeira ( tay-SHAIR-?

He has also played for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

He played college baseball at Georgia Tech, where he won the Dick Howser Trophy as the best national collegiate baseball player of the year in 2001.

Teixeira, one of the most prolific switch hitters in MLB history, was instrumental in the Yankees' 27th World Series championship in 2009, leading the American League (AL) in home runs and runs batted in (RBI) while finishing second in the Most Valuable Player Award (MVP) balloting.

Teixeira was a three-time All-Star, earned five Gold Glove Awards and three Silver Slugger Awards, and he also held the all-time major league record for most games with a home run from both sides of the plate.

He was the fifth switch hitter in MLB to reach 400 home runs. Teixeira, who was drafted fifth overall by the Texas Rangers in 2001, made his MLB debut on Opening Day in 2003 and hit 26 home runs as a rookie.

In 2005, he hit career-highs of 43 home runs and 144 RBI.

The Rangers first sent Elvis Andrus and Matt Harrison to the Braves in 2007 and 2008 for a prospect package centered around them. He was the center of two consecutive mid-season trades.

He was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in July 2008, where he played for half a season and lost in the first round of the playoffs.

In December 2008, he committed to a lucrative eight-year deal with the Yankees, marking his most prolific season in pinstripes this year.

Injuries limited his effectiveness afterward, including a calf strain in 2012, early season-ending wrist surgery in 2013, a shin fracture in 2014, neck spasms, and torn cartilage in 2016.

Teixeira retired at the end of the 2016 season and with the Yankees.

Teixeira also hit at least 30 home runs with 100 RBI in each season from 2004 to 2011.

Early life

Mark Charles Teixeira grew up in Severna Park, Maryland, the son of Margaret "Margy" Canterna and John Teixeira. He attended Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, where he competed for the school's varsity baseball team and was teammates with Gavin Floyd. His paternal grandfather immigrated from Guyana, South American Brazil, and he traces English and Portuguese roots through his father. Teixeira's mother is of Italian descent.

Personal life

Teixeira started a scholarship at his high school in honor of a friend who was killed in a car crash when signing his first major league contract.

Teixeira and his family live in Greenwich, Connecticut. Teixeira and his wife Leigh Williams, whom he met at Georgia Tech in 2006, established the Mark Teixeira Charitable Fund, which funded six scholarships at three high schools in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. They have three children, brothers Jack Gordan and William Charles, as well as daughter Addison Leigh.

Margaret Teixeira, Margaret's mother, died on December 2, 2015. Teixeira's father, John, remarried Sherry McCann, the mother of Teixeira's former Brave and Yankee teammate Brian McCann, who died on Thursday.

Hunting, golfing, reading, and fishing are among his pastimes. He also loves Broadway theatre and has named Les Misérables as his favorite performance.

Teixeira is a devout Catholic, and he owes a large part of his success to his father's direction and to the knowledge that a friend of a friend of a high school teacher provided. There is also a video on YouTube in which he discusses his faith.

In 2022, Teixeira completed his undergraduate degree in business administration from Georgia Tech.

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College career

The Boston Red Sox had originally selected Teixeira in the ninth round of the 1998 MLB draft. Teixeira refused to sign with the Red Sox, opting instead to play college baseball for Georgia Tech, citing that he didn't know how the Red Sox treated him. In the summer of 1999, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Orleans Cardinals of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he received the league's Outstanding Pro Prospect Award.

At Georgia Tech, Teixeira played college baseball. His batting average was.427 in 2000, and his on-base plus slugging (OPS) was 1.319. He also won the Dick Howser Trophy as the country's best collegiate baseball player of the year.

Professional career

Teixeira re-entered the draft in 2001 and was selected by the Texas Rangers with the fifth overall pick. The Philadelphia Phillies considered selecting him as their fourth overall pick, but the Phillies were led to select Gavin Floyd over the weekend by Teixeira's agent Scott Boras. The Rangers signed Teixeira to a Major League deal worth $9.5 million over four years.

Teixeira's OPS of 1.000 in 38 games began in 2002 with a.320 battinence in 38 games. He was then promoted to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, where he batted.316 with a.994 OPS and 10 home runs in 48 games. It was revealed that 2002 would be his only season in the minor leagues; in 2003, he was suspended from spring training.

Teixeira, a rookie in 2003, reached.259 with 26 home runs, 84 RBI, and a.811 OPS. Teixeira began to improve in 2004, batting.281 with an OPS of.930, 38 home runs, and 112 RBI. Teixeira cycled on August 17, 2004. He received the Silver Slugger Award in 2005 as the best-hitting first baseman in the American League as well as the Gold Glove award for the best fielding first baseman in the American League. After winning the fan voting portion of the lottery to select the starting first baseman for his team, he was also selected to play his first All-Star Game. Teixeira's home run came from the right-hand side of the plate during the game, something he had struggled to do in the entire first half of the season. Teixeira had five home runs with 13 RBI in a five-game run around the All-Star Game. He had a 13 home runs and 30 RBI in July and was named the American League Player of the Month. In the 2005 season, Teixeira batted.301, with 43 home runs and 144 RBI.

After Eddie Murray and Chipper Jones, Teixeira became the third switch-hitter in MLB history to reach at least 20 home runs in three of his first three seasons. He is one of only five players in Major League history to reach at least 100 home runs in his first three seasons, including Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio, Ralph Kiner, and Eddie Mathews, as well as current first baseman Albert Pujols. In their first three full seasons, these players, Mark McGwire, José Canseco, Todd Helton, Ryan Howard, all hit 100 runs, but these players had played in partial seasons before starting their first three seasons. His 2005 record of 144 RBI is a Major League record for a switch-hitter.

Teixeira was one of more than 50 players to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation on Mother's Day, May 14, 2006.

Teixeira's 2006 season began slowly, with just nine home runs before the All-Star Break. He was one of the league's best home runs after the All-Star Break, but he finished with over 30 home runs and 100 RBI for the season.

Teixeira decided to a two-year $15.98 million contract before the 2006 season to save his first two years of arbitration.

Teixeira's franchise's record of 507 games in a row came to an end on June 9, 2007. In a game against the Milwaukee Brewers the previous day, Teixeira landed awkwardly at first base after running out a grounder. At the time, Miguel Tejada was second, second longest streak in the world. For the second time in his career, the strained quadriceps muscle put Teixeira on the disabled list.

Teixeira's catcher/first baseman Jarrod Saltalamacchia's contract extension was negotiated with the Atlanta Braves, along with left-handed reliever Ron Mahay, for catcher/first baseman Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and starting pitchers Matt Harrison, Neftal, and Beau Jones on July 31, 2007. Teixeira was activated for that night's match against the Houston Astros and arrived in the dugout during the seventh innings. He was immediately on Turner Field's high definition video board and received a vociferous applause from the Atlanta crowd.

In a 12–3 victory over the Houston Astros in his Braves debut on August 1, 2007, Teixeira hit a 3-run homer and drove in 4 runs. In each of the following two games, Teixeira went homer, becoming the second player to homer in his first three games as a Brave, the first being Gary Sheffield in 2002.

Teixeira's first multi-HR game against the Arizona Diamondbacks came off Yusmeiro Petit on August 19, 2007. Against the Cincinnati Reds, he'll repeat his feat the next day, going deep for two three-run home runs against the Cincinnati Reds. Teixeira, a switch-hitter, hit both home runs on the 19th batting from the left side of the plate, and his 20th from the right side had homers. He was named Co-NL Player of the Week from August 20-26 by slugging.793 with three home runs, and as expected, he was named NL Player of the Month for August. Teixeira scored in Willie Harris, giving the Braves a 4–3 extra-inning victory on September 22, giving them his first walk-off hit with the Braves.

Teixeira batted.317 with 17 home runs and 56 RBI in 54 games with Atlanta in 2007. In the 2007 offseason, the Braves avoided arbitration and signed Teixeira to a one-year, $12.5 million deal for the 2008 season.

Teixeira was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Casey Kotchman and minor league pitcher Stephen Marek on July 29, 2008. Teixeira, the Angel's third baseman, batted.358 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs after the trade to support his new team's first 100-win season in franchise history. From 2011 to 2011, he was one of seven major leaguers to have had at least four 30-homer, 100-RBI seasons in their first five years, as well as Chuck Klein, Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Ralph Kiner, Albert Pujols, and Ryan Braun.

Teixeira made his batting debut with a.467 batting average, 7 hits, and an RBI. In 4 games, Gabriel's current team of the Angels will lose the 2008 ALDS to the Boston Red Sox. At the end of the season, Teixeira announced for a free agency.

Teixeira decided preliminarily to a $180 million-per-year contract with the New York Yankees in December 2008, and he was officially announced as a Yankee on January 6, 2009. The deal was characterized as a complete no-trade clause as well as a $5 million signing bonus. He stayed with the Yankees over a number of other franchises, including the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, and Baltimore Orioles. Teixeira was reunited with the Yankees as a teammate Alex Rodriguez, who played for the Texas Rangers from 2001 to 2003. Since Don Mattingly's number 23 was retired in honor of Don Mattingly, Teixeira wore the number 25 rather than his chosen number 23. Mattingly was Teixeira's childhood crush, and he was the reason Teixeira wore 23 earlier in his career. On January 6, 2009, the signing was announced.

He led the AL in both home runs (tied with Carlos Pea of Tampa Bay) with 39 runs) and RBI with 122.

Teixeira won the 2009 World Series, but the Yankees lost the 2009 World Series, but they didn't do well in the World Series, batting only.180 overall and.136. In Game 2 of the World Series, however, several of his hits, including a walk-off home run in Game 2 of the ALDS and a game-tying home run, were both highly significant. In addition,, he made several good defensive plays in both rounds of the playoffs.

Teixeira was granted both Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards for the American League first baseman in the 2009 season. In the AL MVP voting, he came in second, second, behind Twins' catcher Joe Mauer.

Teixeira, a home-plate collision against the Angels on April 23, was involved in a home-plate collision with Bobby Wilson while sliding home. Teixeira denied that the assault was not planned and was not disciplined by the league for his conduct. Teixeira became the second Yankee to reach three home runs in a single game against the Boston Red Sox on May 8, 1927. Teixeira scored a grand slam off Johan Santana's run on June 20, the Yankees' only offense of the season in the 4–0 win. Teixeira took the 2010 Gold Glove Award for American League first basemen once more. Teixeira's average, 33 home runs, and 108 runs batted in in 158 games in 2010. With 113 runs scored, he also led the American League. Teixeira suffered his hamstring in the 2010 ALCS and did not participate in the remainder of the playoffs. In six games, the Yankees lost the series to the Rangers.

Teixeira of the Milwaukee Brewers scored his 300th home run on June 30, 2011.

Teixeira played from both directions on the plate for the 12th time in his career on August 2, 2011, breaking a three-way tie with Chili Davis and Eddie Murray for the most popular games all-time.

In August 2011, Teixeira and Curtis Granderson became the first Yankees teammates to reach 30 home runs in 115 games since Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle in 1961.

He had the third-best career fielding percentage among first basemen (.996) in 2011, behind Casey Kotchman and Kevin Youkilis. Teixeira batted.248 with 39 home runs and 111 RBI in 156 games during the 2011 season. In a 5-game ALDS loss to the Detroit Tigers, Teixeira continued his postseason struggles in 2011 as he batted only.167 with 1 RBI.

Teixeira recruited Casey Close of Excel Sports Management to be his agent on March 1, 2012. Boras parted ways a year ago Teixeira. Close is represented by Derek Jeter and Masahiro Tanaka, as well as Ryan Howard.

Teixeira was plagued with several health signs and injuries, including a "persistent and almost debilitating" cough exacerbated by severe congestion of the bronchi, wrist inflammation, and a calf strain throughout the 2012 season. Teixeira was on the injured list from late August to early September, with the calf strain. Teixeira aggravated his calf and was put on the DL again after committing a contentious double play against the Orioles in a 5-4 loss. He will likely return to the Red Sox in season finale. In 123 games played, he had a.251 batting average, 24 home runs, and 84 RBI. The Yankees will return to the playoffs, but they will lose to the Tigers in a 4-game sweep of the 2012 ALCS. Teixeira earned the 2012 Gold Glove Award for American League first basemen following the season. He was named the best fielding first baseman in baseball by a Fielding Bible Award. He was chosen by the Yankees as the nominee for the 2012 Roberto Clemente Award.

While playing for Team USA of the World Baseball Classic on March 6, 2013, Teixeira sustained a strained wrist tendon. Teixeira debuted on the 15-day disabled list in 2013 and was moved to the 60-day disabled list on May 14. He returned on May 31, 2013 against the Red Sox going 0-3 with a walk and scoring a run. On June 15, 2013, he aggravated the wrist and the next day, he was given cortisone injections to relieve the wrist's inflammation. On June 18, 2013, he was put on the 15-day DL again due to his inflammation. During the 2013 season, Teixeira played in just 15 games, with a.151 average, 3 home runs, and 12 RBI. Teixeira underwent wrist surgery on July 1, 2013 and was officially suspended for the remainder of the season.

Teixeira left the game after suffering a hamstring injury while trying to retrieve a foul ball in foul territory during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 4, 2014. The following day, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list, prompting his release. He was activated on April 20, 2014. Teixeira made his 350th home run off of Edinson Vólquez during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 17, 2014. Teixeira aggravated his wrist that had been surgically repaired the previous year on May 31, 2014. He had a cortisone shot to fix the wrist and missed two games. Teixeira left the game after being struck in the left foot by T. J. McFarland during a match against the Oriolites on June 22, 2014. The toe injury was reported on X-rays, but not much. Teixeira's 21st home run of the season on September 4, 2014, was a game-tying solo home run that paved the way for a walk-off 5–4 victory over the Red Sox. Teixeira batted only.216 in 2014, but there were 22 home runs with 62 RBI limited to 123 games.

Teixeira had a resurgent season in 2015 after being named to his third All-Star team and posting his highest home runs in a season since 2011. Teixeira fouled a ball off his leg and left the game during a match against the Minnesota Twins on August 17, 2015. The X-rays were negative, but it was predicted that he had a deep bone bruise in his leg. Teixeira skipped nearly two weeks and was sent back to New York on August 31, 2015 to visit Yankees head team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad to request second opinions. All testing negative, Teixeira underwent CAT scans, x-rays, and MRIs on September 1, 2006. Due to the nagging bone bruise, Teixeira was placed on the 15-day disabled list on September 4. Teixeira's shin fracture discovered on September 11, which ended his 2015 season, which eventually ended his 2015 season. The injury took three months to recover. Teixeira batted.255 in 111 games of 2015, with 31 home runs and 79 RBI.

Teixeira's season was a struggle to begin. Teixeira revealed on May 10, 2016 that he had been fighting neck spasms. He had an MRI on his neck on May 25, which was negative. He had a cortisone shot to ease the neck pains the next day. He left the game early in a game against the Orioles on June 3 due to right knee pain. The next day, he underwent an MRI, which revealed that his articular cartilage had been torn, placing him on the 15-day disabled list. Teixeira, who wanted to avoid surgery, chose treatment and rehabilitation on June 8. On June 25, he was activated.

Teixeira, who was playing for the San Diego Padres on July 3, had two home runs, including his 400th home run in his career. He was the fifth switch-hitter to reach 400 home runs in a career. He followed fellow and fellow switch-hitter Carlos Beltrán, who had just scored his 400th home run for the Yankees less than two months ago on May 15. Chipper Jones, another former teammate who achieved this feat, was also named by Teixeira, with whom Teixeira briefly played for the Atlanta Braves.

Teixeira held a press conference on August 5, where he declared his intention to retire at the end of the season, blaming his family life and the year's injuries.

Teixeira's last home run of his career, which was a walk-off grand slam off Boston Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly on September 28. It was the first game-ending home run for Teixeira in a regular-season match.

During a pregame gathering against the Orioles on September 30, Teixeira was honoured by the rock band Twisted Sister. Everyone in the band gave Teixeira an Epiphone Les Paul guitar with signatures from everyone else. "I Wanna Rock" was the song used as Teixeira's walk-up song since he first joined the Yankees. Teixeira's last game of his career came on October 2nd. Another pregame function was held with his wife and three children attending the game ahead of the game. Several gifts were given to him, including a framed jersey and an autographed base. As the Yankees lost 5–2 to the Orioles, he played 0 for 3 and left the game in the 7th inning. Teixeira batted.204 in 116 games of his final season in the majors, with 15 home runs and 44 RBI.

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Awards

• Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Player of the Year (2000)
• Baseball America College Player of the Year Award (2000)
• College Baseball All-America Team (2000)
• Dick Howser Trophy (2000)
• Fielding Bible Award at first base (2012)
• 3× Major League Baseball All-Star (2005, 2009, 2015)
• 2× Major League Baseball Player of the Month Award (July 2004, August 2007)
• 6× Major League Baseball Player of the Week Award (July 4, 2004; May 22, 2005; September 4, 2005; August 26, 2007; September 5, 2010; April 26, 2015)
• 5× Rawlings Gold Glove Award (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012)
• 3× Silver Slugger Award (2004, 2005, 2009)
• USA Today All-USA high school baseball team (1998)
• World Series champion (2009)
• Included on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2022, announced on November 22, 2021