Who is Taijuan Walker's mother, Nellie Garcia? All about the Mexican WBC star's cancer-surviving supermom

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker has become a popular name in the MLB. Walker represented Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic as a show of respect to his mother, Nellie Garcia.

Nellie Garcia is a single mother who raised her four children all by herself and has become a source of inspiration for Taijuan. She belongs to a mixed heritage as she is half Mexican. Being a single parent, she also had to overcome several challenges in her life, but nonetheless raised her children successfully.

In 2012, Garcia was diagnosed with breast cancer, which became a challenging time for her family. However, she emerged victorious in her fight and became a survivor. Her successful battle has become the biggest source of inspiration for her son Taijuan. She has constantly been his biggest fan and critic.

Her strength and resilience in the face of adversity drove her son to successfully shape himself an MLB career.

Her mixed heritage and struggles against cancer have motivated Walker to represent Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

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Former All-Star Taijuan Walker's Stats

Walker #99 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning during a game at American Family Field on September 21, 2022, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As one of the most promising baseball players in recent times, Taijuan Walker made his majors debut in 2013 for the Seattle Mariners. He has also previously played for the New York Mets, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Walker has an impressive record, with a win-loss history of 54-50 and an earned run average of 3.89. He also has 806 strikeouts en route to a 2021 All-Star appearance.

At age 30, the pitcher still has a lot of MLB life left in him and will continue to play a key role in his team's rotation.