The former New York Yankees and Texas Rangers slugger is seeking the Republican nomination for a House seat in the Lone Star state.

Three-time MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira announced Thursday that he will be running for Congress in Texas' 21st district.

The former New York Yankees and Texas Rangers slugger is seeking the Republican nomination for a House seat in the Lone Star state.

The former New York Yankees and Texas Rangers slugger is seeking the Republican nomination for a House seat in the Lone Star state.

“As a proud Texan and lifelong conservative who loves our country, I'm ready to fight for the principles that make Texas strong and America exceptional,” Teixeira said.