This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 3/8/2012.
Mark Teixeira, the switch-hitting first baseman, signed as a free agent with the Yankees prior to the 2009 season. In Teixeira, the Bombers landed a fundamentally-sound, model teammate, to lockdown first base for years to come. In his first campaign with the Yankees, Teixeira lead the league in both HR (39) and RBI (122) and came in second in the AL MVP voting. He was also awarded a Silver Slugger Award for his work at the plate, and earned a Gold Glove for his flawless defense. Batting in front of Alex Rodriguez, Teixeira helps make up the most formidable 1-2 punch in all of baseball. Teixeira has hand signed this 2009 World Series baseball in blue ink below the World Series Logo. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.