Quick Info
| Profession | Former Major League Baseball first baseman; ESPN MLB analyst; 2026 U.S. congressional candidate |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/04/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Annapolis, Maryland, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Mark Teixeira
03/03/2026
Mark Teixeira won the Republican primary for Texas's 21st congressional district on 03/03/2026, defeating a crowded field of candidates. He secured the nomination outright with about 61% of the vote, avoiding a runoff. He advanced to the November 2026 general election against Democrat Kristin Hook.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mark Charles Teixeira is a former American professional baseball first baseman who played 14 Major League Baseball seasons with the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and New York Yankees. He is a switch-hitter and was a key contributor to the Yankees' 2009 World Series championship. He is also the Republican nominee for Texas's 21st congressional district in the 2026 election. |
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| Nickname | Tex |
Physical Stats & More
| Batting Side | Switch |
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| Throwing Side | Right |
| Primary Position | First baseman |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology) |
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| College Honours | Won the Dick Howser Trophy in 2001 as national collegiate baseball player of the year |
| Degree | Bachelor's degree in business administration |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Leigh Williams |
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| Marriage Year | 2002 |
| Note | Met his spouse while attending Georgia Tech |
| Children | Three |
Family
| Father | John Teixeira |
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| Mother | Margy Teixeira |
Career
| MLB Debut | April 1, 2003, with the Texas Rangers | ||||||||||
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| Draft | Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 9th round of the 1998 MLB draft; selected by the Texas Rangers with the 5th overall pick in the 2001 MLB draft | ||||||||||
| Final MLB Appearance | October 2, 2016, with the New York Yankees | ||||||||||
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| Post-Playing Career | Joined ESPN as a baseball analyst, including regular appearances on Baseball Tonight; in 2026 announced a candidacy for the U.S. Congress | ||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the fifth switch-hitter in MLB history to reach 400 career home runs | |
| 2. Was the third switch-hitter in MLB history to hit at least 20 home runs in each of his first three seasons | |
| 3. Had a career-best 43 home runs in 2005 | |
| 4. Was traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Los Angeles Angels in 2008 | |
| 5. Was a childhood fan of Don Mattingly |
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