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Mom's Sacrifice: The Unsung Hero Behind MLB Star Brice Turang
9 May
Summary
- Brice Turang credits his mother, Carrie, for her pivotal role in his baseball career.
- Carrie Turang managed a busy household and transported five young athletes to practices.
- Carrie Turang also played college softball and has since become a high school art teacher.
Major League Baseball player Brice Turang has publicly acknowledged the significant influence of his mother, Carrie Turang, on his career. He described her as the "glue" of their family, essential in managing their household of five active children.
Carrie Turang juggled numerous responsibilities, including transporting her children to various sporting events across Southern California. Her own athletic background includes playing softball for Long Beach State and competing in the Women's College World Series.
In addition to her role as a dedicated mother and former athlete, Carrie Turang pursued a teaching career. After the recession in the late 2000s, she became a certified teacher and has been instructing high school art classes. Brice Turang attributes his success to the sacrifices both his parents made to support his athletic endeavors.
