I’ve been following the Yankees all season and I’ve noticed something about their star first baseman, Mark Teixeira. Whether it’s in the field, at bat, or in the clubhouse Tex has a certain quality to his facial expressions.

But I soon realized that it wasn’t out of stupidity or not having a soul, it boils down to one thing:

In everything he does Mark Teixeira shows intensity. And that’s why he’s such a good player.