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Mark Teixeira

Mark Teixeira

Guest
2017
2W·0L·0P·1 open
1.000
AVG
2.000
SLG
8.6K
SHU
+0.27
TVOA
SHRP
BNKRL
2W
STRK
0.9
ENTR
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Void
Take Slip·Dec 29, 2017
#PMT-2017-1229-17774
Mark TeixeiraMark Teixeira

Dry-fit jockstraps will change your life and solve the problem of swampy undercarriages

I'm a big clean underwear guy. I probably went on Amazon and like they have these dry fit jock straps for when you like work out or play golf or tennis or something. They will change your life. It is the best thing... most men have this pissed off look on their face. You know why? Walking around sucks... because they're walking around with chafed legs, sweaty, swampy undercarriages.

Subjective hygiene preference, but stated with absolute conviction.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 14, 2017
#PMT-2017-0714-7689
Mark TeixeiraMark Teixeira

The MLB baseballs are wound tighter this season causing more home runs

I think the balls are wound a little tighter this year, no doubt. I think pitchers are throwing harder and guys are stronger, so therefore the ball's just going to go further.

Several studies and eventual admissions by MLB confirmed the ball had less drag and structural changes that contributed to the 2017 home run surge.
Void
Take Slip·Jul 14, 2017
#PMT-2017-0714-7690
Mark TeixeiraMark Teixeira

Aaron Judge is the face of baseball right now

With Mike Trout being hurt, Mike Trout being on the West Coast, the New York market is just crazy about baseball. ... it's hard to say [Judge] is not the face of baseball right now.

Judge went on to win the AL Rookie of the Year and has remained one of the most recognizable stars in the sport since 2017.
Open
Take Slip·Jul 14, 2017
#PMT-2017-0714-7691
Mark TeixeiraMark Teixeira

Aaron Judge will eventually move to first base to save his career

Eventually he'll probably want to because you know your knees and your feet will get worn down over a long season... eventually he'll want to move to first base because it will save his career a little bit.

As of the 2024 season, Aaron Judge is still primarily an outfielder (RF/CF), though he made his first career starts at first base in 2023.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 14, 2017
#PMT-2017-0714-7692
Mark TeixeiraMark Teixeira

Switch hitters have to re-learn how to hit every single spring training

I was two completely different hitters. I don't exaggerate when I say this... Every year in spring training, I had to learn how to hit again. I literally would come to spring training, the first few games, I would look like I never played baseball.

This is a personal professional experience from a veteran switch hitter; while it's his specific reality, it reflects the known mechanical challenges of the skill.
Void
Take Slip·Jul 14, 2017
#PMT-2017-0714-7693
Mark TeixeiraMark Teixeira

Wearing a dry-fit jockstrap while golfing will change your life

I'm going to give you three things that will change your life. Number one, jockstrap while golfing. ... Number two, Gold Bond powder. ... Number three, baby wipes. If you do those three things, I guarantee your life will be better. Calvin Klein makes these dry-fit jock straps that are like silk. It's like sleeping naked in silk sheets.

This is entirely based on personal preference and comfort, though Teixeira is emphatic that it improves quality of life.