Former Yankees World Series winner Mark Teixeira announces run for Congress in Texas - lulu

Former New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, who played a pivotal role in the franchise’s most recent World Series win, announced Thursday he will run for Congress from his home state of Texas.

“As a lifelong conservative who loves this country, I’m running for Congress to fight for the principles that make Texas and America great,” Teixeira, who also played for the Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels in a 14-year big league career, said in X while announcing his run.

Former New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is moving his career towards politics.Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Mark Teixeira announce he is running for the seat being vacated by Rep. Chip Roy.Teixeira for Congress

“It takes teamwork to win – I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty.”

The World Series winner retired from the MLB in 2016.Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Mark Teixiera helped the Yankees win a World Series in 2009.Paul J. Bereswill for NY Post

Teixeira, 45, will run to represent the Lone Star State’s 21st District, located in the Texas Hill Country north of San Antonio and west of Austin. The seat is currently held by Rep. Chip Roy, who announced last week he would run for Texas attorney general in 2026 to replace current office-holder Ken Paxton.