The former MLB star, Mark Teixeira, announces the Congress campaign

World Series The champion Mark Teixeira throws his hat into the political ring.

The first New York Yankees The first basic player and triple MLB All-Star announced on Wednesday his campaign for the 21st district of the Texas Congress at the American house. He published an official declaration on social networks, saying that he was “ready to help defend the agenda of America of President Trump, the families of Texas and individual freedom”.

Former New York Yankees, Mark Teixeira, launched a first throw before the Minnesota Twins match against New York Yankees in the second match in the 2019 ALDS Baseball series at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2019, in the Bronx, New York. (Brad Penner / USA TODAY SPORTS)

“As a proud Texan and life conservative who loves our country, I am ready to fight for the principles that make Texas strong and exceptional America,” said the press release. “You need teamwork to win, and I am ready to help defend the first agenda of President Trump, the families of Texas and individual freedom.”

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Teixeira’s announcement follows the decision of the Chip Roy representative not to request his re -election while he presents himself at the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.

Roy, who is currently representing the district, made the announcement in a campaign video shared at X last week. His video was focused on preserving the inheritance of the star state of “freedom, freedom and self -determination”.

“Texas To a long and proud tradition of going up to defend our houses, our freedom and our communities, “he wrote in a support message.” I introduce myself so that the Attorney General continues to continue this heritage … without fear of fighting, without fear of winning and without afraid of defending Texas at each turn. #Livefree. “”

The Texas Rangers designated the striker (23) Mark Teixeira double in 5th round against the Blue Jays de Toronto at Rogers Center in Toronto. (Tom Szczerbowski / USA TODAY SPORTS)

The representative of Texas Chip Roy announces a race for the attorney general of the State to replace Ken Paxton

In his announcement, Teixeira praised Roy for represented the “district” with unshakable courage “.

“I run to make sure that District 21 remains prosperous and free for future generations,” he added.

Teixeira, 45, played 14 seasons in the majors. He made his debut with the Texas Rangers In 2003 and continued to play for the Braves of Atlanta, the Los Angeles Angels and in particular the New York Yankees.

The first New York Yankees base player, Mark Teixeira (25), showed fans after being withdrawn from the field in his last major league match against the Baltimore Orioles at the Yankee Stadium on October 2, 2016, in the Bronx, New York. (Danny Wild / USA TODAY SPORTS)

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Noticed as one of the best players in the game, Teixeira was a winner of the Silver Slugger Silver price and ended his career with an average of the stick of .269 and 409 circuits. He was a winner of Gold Glove and member of the 2009 World Series championship team of the Yankees.

The race is scheduled for November 2026, with a primary planned for March.

Danielle Wallace of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.

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