Former MLB Star Launches Texas Congressional Bid With Key Political Endorsements

Former MLB player Mark Teixeira ran for Congress. The former Yankees player runs for office with popular backing and good health.

Jake Ellzey supported Teixeira. Ellzey tweeted Teixeira was right on border security, Second Amendment, tax cuts, and public safety. Ellzey claimed Teixeira helped American families and communities.

Ellzey’s Trump support is surprising given their strained relationship. Ellzey defeated Susan Wright in special congressional election. Wright backed Trump. The departing president and Ellzey met politely before the election but didn’t get along.

Like Ellzey, Republicans back Teixeira. Texas 21st congressional district candidate Riley Gaines, a surfer and sports policy champion, praised Teixeira. Senator Jim Jordan and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise back him.

Mark Teixeira is famous baseball player. He won the World Series in 2009 after eight Yankee seasons. First, Texas Rangers. Teixeira hit 409 home runs in 14 seasons with a.268 batting average and.869 OPS. Baseball season 2016 finishes.

Candidates like former athlete and politician Teixeira are significant. Though he leads athletics, few think he can enter politics. Texas’ 21st Congressional District will hear his opinions on federal law, public safety, and economic prosperity.

Texas congressional candidate Teixeira mixes sports and politics. Leaders funded local and right-wing projects.

Sources:

• Statements and social media posts from Rep. Jake Ellzey

• Public endorsements by Riley Gaines, Steve Scalise, and Jim Jordan

• Mark Teixeira career statistics and MLB history