Former Yankees star Mark Teixeira's congressional campaign received an unexpected backlash after President Trump mistakenly praised his throwing ability at a Texas rally. Teixeira, a three-time All-Star first baseman, had boasted about Trump's endorsement on X, but followers quickly noticed the former president couldn't pronounce his name and confused his position.

The gaffe sparked mockery online, with commenters pointing out that Trump praised Teixeira for throwing the ball despite him being a first baseman, not a pitcher. "Holy (expletive) he's never heard of you," one user wrote, as social media users criticized the apparent lack of familiarity with Teixeira's career.

Teixeira, running for Texas' 21st Congressional District to replace Chip Roy, faces divided reactions to his Trump alliance. While some supporters embraced the endorsement, others condemned his alignment with Trump, calling him a "huge disappointment." The baseball blunder has overshadowed his political messaging as the campaign progresses.