• Full name Michael Nelson Trout
  • Born 08/07/1991 in Vineland, NJ
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Millville
  • Debut 07/08/2011
  • Drafted in the 1st round (25th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2009 (signed for $1,215,000).
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    Trout has turned himself into a favorite of scouts in the Northeast, both for his talent and his makeup. An East Carolina commitment, he has rocketed up draft boards as a senior, thanks to an improved offensive approach. Last year, even in the fall, he had a tendency to bail out in the batter's box, particularly against sliders. This spring he has quieted his approach and improved against breaking balls, and he's shown the ability to hit hard line drives to all fields, though his swing still gets loopy and long at times. Halfway through the spring, Trout even began working on hitting lefthanded, and he showed some aptitude for it. Trout's frame and skill set draws comparisons to Aaron Rowand, but he's a faster runner--he runs the 60-yard dash in 6.5 seconds. He has good range and instincts in center field and plenty of arm for the position. Trout's bat is not a sure thing, but he has a chance to be a solid-average hitter with average or better power. Like Rowand, Trout is a grinder who always plays the game hard.

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  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the American League in 2014
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the American League in 2013
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the American League in 2013
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the American League in 2013
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the American League in 2013
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the American League in 2012
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the American League in 2012
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the American League in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels in 2012
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Los Angeles Angels in 2012
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Los Angeles Angels in 2012
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Los Angeles Angels in 2012
  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the Texas League in 2011
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Texas League in 2011
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the Texas League in 2011
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the Texas League in 2011
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Los Angeles Angels in 2011
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Los Angeles Angels in 2011
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Los Angeles Angels in 2011
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Los Angeles Angels in 2011
  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the Midwest League in 2010
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Midwest League in 2010
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the Midwest League in 2010
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Midwest League in 2010
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the Midwest League in 2010
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Los Angeles Angels in 2010

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Career Transactions

  • Los Angeles Angels placed CF Mike Trout on the 60-day injured list. Left knee meniscus tear.
  • Los Angeles Angels sent CF Mike Trout on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees.
  • Los Angeles Angels sent CF Mike Trout on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees.
  • Los Angeles Angels placed CF Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list. Left knee meniscus tear.
  • Los Angeles Angels placed CF Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list. Left hamate fracture.
  • United States activated CF Mike Trout.

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