Patch Names All-Star Mark Teixeira Commissioner of Patch Baseball

Patch has appointed Mark Teixeira, a former Atlanta Brave and Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket, as the commissioner of Patch baseball.  

and teams will be able to enjoy Q&As, baseball tips and exclusive videos from the two-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner.

Teixeira, the New York Yankees' first baseman, will also offer young athletes advice on how to stay in shape and why healthful eating is so important for optimal performance.

“I live in a Patch town now and I keep tabs on my original hometown via the Patch site there, so I’ve seen the ways that Patch supports its communities,” Teixeira said. “I’m excited to be a part of that by connecting with Patch users who have the same passion for baseball that I do. I’m eager to see what kinds of questions they toss my way!”

“Baseball is such an important part of so many of the communities we’re in, and if something’s important to our users, it’s important to Patch,” said Rachel Feddersen, the chief content officer at Patch. “Mark is a great representative of what Patch stands for. We’re thrilled to offer this exclusive opportunity for our communities’ baseball players, from Little Leaguers to college prospects, to interact with this World Series champion.”

Patch has sponsored more than 100 teams and sporting events in Patch towns in its three-year history.

Northeast Cobb Patch will let you know when Teixeira is taking questions and how to submit yours.

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