Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/08/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Vineland, New Jersey, United States |
Latest News about Mike Trout
Trout returned from a 17-game absence caused by a right hamstring strain and immediately contributed with a two-run home run in his first game back. The move came after he had missed time since June 17, 2026, and his return helped stabilize the Angels' lineup during a strong stretch of his resurgent season.
Mike Trout was named a starting American League outfielder for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, putting him back in the midsummer classic after an extended absence from the event. Around the same period, the Angels activated him from the injured list after a right hamstring strain, and he rejoined the lineup with his season still trending upward.
MLB highlighted Trout's strong start to the 2026 season, noting that his early production suggested a resurgence after recent injury-plagued years. By mid-April, he was hitting for a high slugging percentage with several home runs and ranked among the league's better players by advanced metrics.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mike Trout is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball. He is widely regarded as one of the best all-around players in baseball history and one of the greatest players of the early 21st century. |
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| Career Start | Made his MLB debut on July 8, 2011 |
| Current Status | Active player |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" |
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| Weight | 230 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 27 |
| Position | Center Fielder |
| Batting/Throwing | Right/Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Millville High School, Millville, New Jersey |
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Personal Life
| Nickname | Kiiiiid |
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| Also Known As | The Millville Meteor |
Relationships & More
| Brother-in-law | Aaron Cox |
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Family
| Father | Jeff Trout |
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| Mother | Debbie Trout |
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Career
| Team | Los Angeles Angels |
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| Draft | 2009 MLB Draft, Round 1, Overall Pick 25 |
| All-Star Selections | 11-time All-Star |
| MVP Awards | 3-time American League MVP (2014, 2016, 2019) |
| Silver Slugger Awards | 9-time winner |
| Rookie of the Year | 2012 AL Rookie of the Year (unanimous) |
| All-Star Game MVP | 2-time All-Star Game MVP (back-to-back in 2014-2015) |
| Career Highlights | Led American League in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in first five full seasons; active leader with 87.5 WAR |
| Notable Contract | 12-year, $426 million contract signed March 20, 2019 (richest in North American sports at the time) |
| 2026 Season Stats | Through 75 games in 2026: 18 home runs, 38 RBI, .234 batting average, .874 OPS; led AL with 30 runs and majors with 34 walks through 34 games earlier in season |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Known for exceptional athleticism, power, speed, and all-around excellence. Praised by mainstream media and sabermetricians. |
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Social Media
| https://twitter.com/MikeTrout | |
| https://www.instagram.com/trout/ | |
| X | https://x.com/MikeTrout |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Father Jeff Trout was drafted by the Minnesota Twins as a baseball player at the University of Delaware but his career ended due to injuries | |
| 2. Won back-to-back All-Star Game MVP awards in 2014-2015, becoming the first player in the 82-year history of the game to achieve this | |
| 3. Led the United States national team during the 2023 World Baseball Classic | |
| 4. Career-high 41 home runs in 2015 with .590 slugging percentage | |
| 5. Reduced weight to 230 pounds in winter 2025-2026 after hiring a nutritionist and cutting junk food, regaining elite mobility |