Mike Trout is one of the young phenomes in the game with a great career. We now look into his legacy.

Mike Trout was drafted in 2009 by the Angels. The Angels knew that he would become a five tool superstar. What they didn’t know was how quickly this would come true. In 2012, as 20 year old rookie just turning 21, Mike drew comparisons to the baseball greats. In that season, Trout hit 30 home runs, lead the league in stolen bases with 49 and runs with 129. On top of those stats, he batted .326 with 182 hits and 83 RBIs. Mike also took his magic into the field. He made great plays and picked up 23 defensive runs saved. Mike carried his great 2012 line into 2013. In 2013, Mike lead the American League in walks with 110 and runs with 109. He hit 27 home runs and stole 33 bases. But what would happen in 2014 was considered Trout’s best season.

In 2014, Mike Trout was finally crowned American League Most Valuable Player after finishing behind Miguel Cabrera in 2012 and 2013. He became the youngest unanimous MVP. He hit 36 home runs and led the league in RBIs with 111, runs with 115, and WAR (Wins Above Replacement) with 7.9. Although most analysts agree 2014 was Trout’s worst season, he still deserved that MVP. Mike Trout’s 2015 season was another runner-up MVP season. Mike got 90 RBIs with 104 runs. He also got a career high in home runs with 41 jacks. Mike also picked up five defensive runs saved

Mike has had a great young career. At the age of 24, he has picked up a Rookie of the Year, two All-Star game MVP awards, an MVP award in 2014, becoming the youngest player to hit for the cycle and reach 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases, and much more. Mike is only growing and will get better over time. Thus, Michael Trout is one of the best players in Major League Baseball.