He became only the fifth switch - hitter to hit 400 home runs in a career .
While playing the San Diego Padres on July 3 , Teixeira hit two home runs , including his 400th career home run .
Teixeira became only the fifth switch - hitter to hit 400 home runs in a career .
While playing the San Diego Padres on July 3 , Teixeira hit two home runs , including his 400th career home run .