Mike Trout was drafted in the first round (25th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2009.
Mike Trout won the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2012. That year, he hit 30 home runs and stole a league leading 49 bases.
Trout is an amazing defensive player. He uses his speed and awareness to rob home runs and makes great diving plays.
In his first four full seasons, Trout has batted over .300 twice, hit over 20 home runs each year, scored 100 or more runs each year, and stole 109 bases.
Trout was declared the Most Valuable Player of the American League in 2014 after leading the league in runs and runs batted in. He also was the runner up to the MVP in 2012, 2013, and 2015.
Mike won the Silver Slugger award for center fielders four times.
Mike Trout was the All-Star Game MVP in both 2014 and 2015.