‘Content’ Tex calls it a career in the Bronx

NEW YORK — Mark Teixeira’s baseball life started in a Maryland backyard, where his father, John, taught him how to switch-hit by raking Wiffle balls across the lawn. It ended on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, as the Yankees honored the retiring slugger in a pregame ceremony.

Teixeira, 36, is playing his final Major League game as the Yankees conclude the season against the Orioles. Following a video tribute, the three-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove Award winner acknowledged the crowd by tipping his cap to all corners of the stadium.

“Everyone knows how content I am,” Teixeira said. “I’ve got a lot of things going on in my life that I’ll enjoy post-career, and I’ve had a great career. No regrets at all.”

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– New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 2, 2016

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Joined at home plate by his wife, Leigh, and their three children, Teixeira was first presented with a “Thank You” card by Harlem RBI executive director Rich Berlin that had been signed by hundreds of participants. Teixeira has been instrumental in the charity, donating more than $1 million while helping to raise more than $10 million.

Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner, his wife, Christina, and general partner/vice chairperson Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal presented Teixeira with a framed jersey commemorating his final game, while teammates Brett Gardner and CC Sabathia gave Teixeira a base signed by the 2016 roster.

“I saw him earlier today and he was smiling and seemed …

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