He hit career - highs of 43 home runs and 144 RBI in 2005 .
Drafted fifth overall by the Texas Rangers in 2001 , Teixeira made his MLB debut on Opening Day in 2003 , and hit 26 home runs as a rookie .
Teixeira hit career - highs of 43 home runs and 144 RBI in 2005 .
Drafted fifth overall by the Texas Rangers in 2001 , Teixeira made his MLB debut on Opening Day in 2003 , and hit 26 home runs as a rookie .