Mark Teixeira is a former professional baseball player who played for several teams during his career. He was born on April 11, 1980, in Annapolis, Maryland, and attended Georgia Tech University, where he played college baseball.
Teixeira was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the first round of the 2001 MLB draft and made his major league debut in 2003. He quickly established himself as one of the best young players in the league, winning the Silver Slugger award in his rookie season.
Teixeira played for the Rangers until 2007, when he was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He played for the Braves for half a season before being traded again, this time to the Los Angeles Angels.
In 2009, Teixeira signed a lucrative contract with the New York Yankees, where he played for the remainder of his career. He was a key player on the Yankees' 2009 World Series championship team, hitting .292 with 39 home runs and 122 RBIs during the regular season.
Throughout his career, Teixeira was known for his power hitting and excellent defense at first base. He won five Gold Glove awards and three Silver Slugger awards, and was named to three All-Star teams.
Teixeira retired from baseball in 2016, finishing his career with a .268 batting average, 409 home runs, and 1,298 RBIs. He is widely regarded as one of the best first basemen of his generation and a potential Hall of Fame candidate.
Off the field, Teixeira has been involved in various charitable endeavors, including his own foundation, which supports children's health and education initiatives. He has also worked as a baseball analyst for ESPN and the YES Network.
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