Mark Teixeira

Quotes From Teixeira
"The bottom line is wins and losses for the team. I could really care less about my stats and my numbers. I'm here to help this team win and that's what we're doing right now." — Mark Teixera on joining the Braves in 2007

Played For
Texas Rangers (2003-2005)

Born
Mark Charles Teixeira was born on April 11, 1980, in Severna Park, MD.

Batted:  Both
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  1B

Primary Team:  TEX

College:  Georgia Tech

Major League Debut
April 1, 2003

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Batting Feats

• August 17, 2004: Cycle...

Transactions
"It's very bittersweet," Teixera said when the Braves traded him to the Angels on July 29, 2008. "I loved it here, I really did. I wanted to stay here the rest of my career, but business is business, and sometimes you have to move on, and I'm looking forward to moving on to L.A."

All-Star Selections
2005 AL

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