Mark Teixeira is a former professional baseball first baseman who played 14 seasons in the MLB for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Anaheim Angels, and New York Yankees. One of the most prolific switch hitters in MLB history, leading the American League in home runs and RBI's while finishing second in the MVP balloting. Teixeira was a three-time All-Star, won five Gold Glove Awards and three Silver Slugger Awards, and holds the major-league record for most games with a home run from both sides of the plate, with 14.