Mark Teixeira, baseball player, 409 home runs, 2003-2016

Mark Teixeira

Born: 4/11/1980 in Annapolis, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-04-01 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Mark Charles Teixeira

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Biography

Mark Teixeira, born in 1980, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball from 2003 until his retirement in 2016. Over the course of his 13-year career, he played in 1,862 games, where he showcased his power-hitting ability and defensive prowess. Teixeira finished his career with 1,862 hits, 409 home runs, and 1,298 RBIs, maintaining a batting average of .268. Known for his switch-hitting capabilities, he was a formidable presence at the plate, consistently delivering clutch performances for his teams. Teixeira also contributed with 26 stolen bases, reflecting his agility and athleticism on the field. A three-time All-Star, Teixeira's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, characterized by both heightened offensive production and evolving player evaluations. His contributions were particularly significant during his time with the New York Yankees, where he became a key figure in their lineup and helped the team secure a World Series championship in 2009. Teixeira's combination of power and defensive skill at first base made him one of the standout players of his era, and his legacy continues to be celebrated by fans and analysts alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1862 6936 1099 1862 408 18 409 1298 26 918 1441 0.268 0.360 0.509 0.869 25070.9

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .360 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career SLG .509 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +23.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.869 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — +17.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2003 TEX AL 146 529 66 137 29 5 26 84 1 44 120 0.259 .264 (-2%) .332 (avg) .422 (+14%) .754 (+7%) 779.8
2004 TEX AL 145 545 101 153 34 2 38 112 4 68 117 0.281 .266 (+6%) .335 (+10%) .427 (+31%) .762 (+22%) 2554.8
2005 TEX AL 162 644 112 194 41 3 43 144 4 72 124 0.301 .264 (+14%) .330 (+15%) .418 (+37%) .749 (+27%) 3788.2
2006 TEX AL 162 628 99 177 45 1 33 110 2 89 128 0.282 .269 (+5%) .336 (+10%) .431 (+19%) .768 (+15%) 2179.1
2007 TEX AL 78 286 48 85 24 1 13 49 0 45 66 0.297 .268 (+11%) .335 (+18%) .422 (+24%) .758 (+21%) 1269.8
2007 ATL NL 54 208 38 66 9 1 17 56 0 27 46 0.317 .268 (+18%) .335 (+20%) .422 (+46%) .758 (+34%) 1269.8
2008 ATL NL 103 381 63 108 27 0 20 78 0 65 70 0.283 .263 (+7%) .333 (+17%) .416 (+23%) .749 (+20%) 1681.3
2008 LAA AL 54 193 39 69 14 0 13 43 2 32 23 0.358 .263 (+36%) .333 (+35%) .416 (+52%) .749 (+44%) 1681.3
2009 NYY AL 156 609 103 178 43 3 39 122 2 81 114 0.292 .262 (+11%) .332 (+15%) .417 (+35%) .750 (+26%) 3469.7
2010 NYY AL 158 601 113 154 36 0 33 108 0 93 122 0.256 .257 (avg) .325 (+12%) .402 (+19%) .728 (+16%) 2243.8
2011 NYY AL 156 589 90 146 26 1 39 111 4 76 110 0.248 .255 (-3%) .320 (+6%) .399 (+24%) .719 (+16%) 1958.5
2012 NYY AL 123 451 66 113 27 1 24 84 2 54 83 0.251 .254 (-2%) .318 (+4%) .405 (+17%) .724 (+11%) 935.7
2013 NYY AL 15 53 5 8 1 0 3 12 0 8 19 0.151 .253 (-40%) .317 (-15%) .396 (-14%) .714 (-15%) -125.7
2014 NYY AL 123 440 56 95 14 0 22 62 1 58 109 0.216 .251 (-14%) .313 (avg) .386 (+3%) .700 (+2%) 218.8
2015 NYY AL 111 392 57 100 22 0 31 79 2 59 85 0.255 .254 (avg) .316 (+13%) .404 (+36%) .721 (+26%) 1972.5
2016 NYY AL 116 387 43 79 16 0 15 44 2 47 105 0.204 .255 (-20%) .321 (-9%) .417 (-13%) .738 (-12%) -844.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
40 153 21 34 6 0 3 14 24 34 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 ALCS NYA 4 15 1 3 1 0 0 0 3 1 0.200
2012 ALDS1 NYA 5 17 1 6 0 0 0 1 5 2 0.353
2011 ALDS1 NYA 5 18 2 3 2 0 0 1 2 5 0.167
2010 ALCS NYA 4 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0.000
2010 ALDS2 NYA 3 13 2 4 1 0 1 3 1 2 0.308
2009 ALCS NYA 6 27 2 6 1 0 0 4 3 8 0.222
2009 ALDS1 NYA 3 12 3 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 0.167
2009 WS NYA 6 22 5 3 1 0 1 3 2 8 0.136
2008 ALDS1 LAA 4 15 4 7 0 0 0 1 4 3 0.467

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1769 1730 14942 966 55 1418
3B 15 11 10 20 7 0
OF 32 22 37 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 TEX 1B 116 104 931 71 4 95
2003 TEX 3B 15 11 10 20 7 0
2003 TEX OF 25 18 29 0 1 0
2004 TEX 1B 142 138 1210 98 10 114
2004 TEX OF 7 4 8 0 0 0
2005 TEX 1B 155 154 1377 101 3 126
2006 TEX 1B 159 159 1480 88 4 158
2007 TEX 1B 74 74 614 47 1 74
2007 ATL 1B 54 54 494 30 4 46
2008 ATL 1B 102 102 963 65 2 85
2008 LAA 1B 51 51 431 34 3 45
2009 NYA 1B 152 150 1222 49 4 110
2010 NYA 1B 149 148 1227 80 3 137
2011 NYA 1B 147 144 1229 73 4 114
2012 NYA 1B 119 117 985 69 1 91
2013 NYA 1B 14 14 100 8 0 9
2014 NYA 1B 117 116 915 66 6 73
2015 NYA 1B 108 105 897 48 3 76
2016 NYA 1B 110 100 867 39 3 65

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1769
Third Base 15
Left Field 14
Right Field 18
Designated Hitter 66

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2015 Player of the Week Week of 2015-04-26
2012 Gold Glove 1B
2010 Gold Glove 1B
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-09-05
2009 Gold Glove 1B
2009 Silver Slugger 1B
2007 Player of the Month August
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-08-25
2006 Gold Glove 1B
2005 Gold Glove 1B
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-05-21
2005 Player of the Week Week of 2005-09-03
2005 Silver Slugger 1B
2005 TSN All-Star 1B
2004 Player of the Month July
2004 Player of the Week Week of 2004-07-03
2004 Silver Slugger 1B

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 NYA AL $23,125,000
2015 NYA AL $23,125,000
2014 NYA AL $22,500,000
2013 NYA AL $23,125,000
2012 NYA AL $23,125,000
2011 NYA AL $23,125,000
2010 NYA AL $20,625,000
2009 NYA AL $20,625,000
2008 ATL NL $12,500,000
2007 TEX AL $9,000,000
2006 TEX AL $6,400,000
2005 TEX AL $3,625,000
2004 TEX AL $2,625,000
2003 TEX AL $750,000
Total Career Earnings $214,275,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 1999, 2000, 2001

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2015 Most Valuable Player AL 28th 1.0 420 0
2011 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 5.0 392 0
2010 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 1.0 392 0
2009 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 225.0 392 0
2008 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 1.0 392 0
2005 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 106.0 392 0
2004 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 5.0 392 0
2003 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 9.0 140 1