Mark Teixeira Career Overview
Mark Teixeira is a retired MLB first baseman whose career totals are documented on Mark Teixeira Baseball Reference pages. He debuted in 2003 with the Anaheim Angels and played for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and New York Yankees before retiring after the 2016 season. His MLB debut is listed as April 1, 2003, and his final game was October 2, 2016, according to official records on his Mark Teixeira Baseball Reference profile Baseball Reference Mark Teixeira.
Teixeira accumulated 2,543 games played, 2,590 hits, 409 home runs, and 1,297 RBIs over his career. His career weighted runs created plus (wRC+) is 131, indicating he produced runs at a rate well above the league average. He won the 2009 World Series with the Yankees and was selected to three All-Star teams, in 2004, 2007, and 2009.
Mark Teixeira Contract and Earnings
Teixeira signed an eight-year, $180 million contract with the New York Yankees before the 2009 season, which was one of the largest deals for a first baseman at the time. The deal included a full no-trade clause and vesting options, and it covered the 2009 through 2016 seasons. His average annual salary under that contract was $22.5 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league during its term.
His total guaranteed money from MLB contracts exceeded $200 million when including base salaries and incentives across multiple teams. Teixeira's earnings are often cited in discussions of large MLB contracts and long-term player commitments, and his deal with the Yankees is referenced in financial analyses of sports compensation Forbes MLB Contracts.
Mark Teixeira Statistics and Legacy
Key Career Metrics
His Mark Teixeira Baseball Reference profile shows a career slash line of .280/.363/.484 with 409 home runs and 1,297 RBIs. He finished in the top 15 in Most Valuable Player voting three times, in 2004, 2008, and 2009, and he won the 2004 Silver Slugger Award for first basemen. His defensive metrics show a career defensive WAR of 1.0, reflecting his value beyond his offensive production.
Postseason Performance
In 35 postseason games, Teixeira batted .233 with 7 home runs and 24 RBIs. He hit a home run in his first career postseason at-bat in 2004 and contributed key hits during the Yankees' 2009 World Series championship run. His postseason totals are included in his full Mark Teixeira Baseball Reference record Baseball Reference Postseason.
Teixeira retired as one of the most productive right-handed hitters of his generation, with a career Wins Above Replacement of 50.7. He