World Series champion Mark Teixeira announces congressional campaign in Texas

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World Series champion Mark Teixeira is throwing his hat in the political ring. 

The former New York Yankees first baseman and three-time MLB All-Star announced his campaign for Texas' 21st Congressional District in the U.S. House on Wednesday. He released an official statement on social media, saying he’s "ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty."

Former New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira throws out a first pitch prior to the game of the Minnesota Twins against the New York Yankees in game two of the 2019 ALDS playoff baseball series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 9, 2019, in the Bronx, New York.  (Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports)

"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," the statement read. "It takes teamwork to win, and I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty."

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Teixeira’s announcement follows Rep. Chip Roy’s decision not to seek re-election as he runs for the office of the Texas Attorney General. 

Roy, who currently represents the district, made the announcement in a campaign video shared to X last week. His video centered on preserving the Lone Star State's legacy of "liberty, freedom and self-determination." 

"Texas has a long and proud tradition of rising to defend our homes, our freedom, and our communities," he wrote in an accompanying message. "I’m running for Attorney General to carry on that legacy… unafraid to fight, unafraid to win, and unafraid to