Category: TroutClub

A club dedicated to Angels’ center fielder Mike Trout! (Originally a TBC Exclusive, but was canceled and archived due to unsuccessful reviews)

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Mike Trout 2016 Season

Mike Trout had yet another phenomenal season. He won a Silver Slugger, was voted Best Major League Player in the MLB Awards, and won his second MVP in his career. He brought back stolen bases to his game and it payed off. His swiped bags helped him collect 123 runs, enough to lead the American League. He also lead the league in wins above replacement with 10.6 and walks with 116. He also was a solid fixture in the lineup playing 159 out of the 162 games of the regular season. He hit 29 home runs, drove in 100 RBIs for the second time in his career, collect 32 doubles, and steal 30 bases. Critics were talking about Trout’s decrease in stolen bases. In 2014, he stole 16 bases from 33 and in 2015 he only swiped 11. If it weren’t for his stolen bases, he might not have won the MVP. Overall, Mike Trout had a freakishly good season and we can expect many more to come.

 

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Top Five Off Season Trade Pieces

The 2016 off season has been more hot than ever. Trade rumors have been spreading rapidly with the weak free agent class. The usual’s have been discussed along with some newcomers. Here are the top five possible trade pieces of the 2016 off season. (Please note publication date)

5. Mike Trout

When a MVP is on a losing team, reporters always gossip about whether or not he will be traded. A deal for Trout with have to include most of the prospects and important everyday players. Although he can change a team, it is highly unlikely he will be dealt.

4. Miguel Cabrera

Cabrera fits into the same category as Trout. Miguel has been great since anybody can remember and he can carry a team on his shoulders. He brings team leadership and a superb bat. He is also unlikely to be seasonably dealt.

3. Chris Sale

After having the incident with cutting up the jerseys, the White Sox would probably be happy to part ways with Sale. He is incredibly nasty and draws comparisons to Randy Johnson. In 2016, Sale took off a few miles off his fastball and started using his other pitches. This went well for Sale as he collected 17 wins. To get Sale, the marketing team would have to give a variety of pitching prospects. The Sox would deeply benefit from a trade as their pitching staff is struggling.

2. Chris Archer

Ah, another Chris. Archer has a nasty slider/fastball combo. Despite this nasty duo, Chris still managed to get 19 losses. He is only 28 and still has room for molding. A team with good pitching coaches would be a good fit for him.

1. Brett Gardner

Coming fresh off a Gold Glove season, Gardner would be great for any team. His veteran status would be great for mentoring prospects and rookies. Also, his mix of speed, defense, and power would boost the quality of a lineup. The Angels would be a good fit for Brett. He has shown exceptional defense at their ballpark and he would be a good fit along Mike Trout. He would be a good lead off hitter in front of Trout and help the Angels score more runs. This trade would benefit the Yankees’ farm system as they are in the middle of a rebuilding mode.

 

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Mike Trout 2016

Mike Trout isn’t even 30 but is receiving comparisons to Mickey Mantle, Pete Rose, Barry Bonds, and Hank Aaron. We now breakdown Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Michael Nelson Trout was born August 7, 1991 in Vineland, New Jersey. He has played baseball from a young age. Now, he is known as the best player in baseball. Trout was drafted 25th overall in the 2009 draft. He would have a short stint with the Angels in 2011 before having his official rookie campaign in 2012. In 2012, he would be named the AL Rookie of the Year for hitting 30 home runs, posting a .326 batting average, and tying the league lead in stolen bases with 49. 2013 saw similar numbers for Mike.  He hit 27 homers, drove in 97 RBIs, stole 33 bases, and led the league with 110 walks. But 2014 was what brought Mike Trout into the lime light.

2014 was Mike Trout’s first MVP season. It was also the Angels best season. They won 98 games and advanced to the playoffs. Trout was a big reason of this. He hit 36 home runs, drove in an AL best 111 RBIs, scored a league leading 115 runs, doubling 39 times, and stealing 16 bases. He became the youngest player to be a unanimous MVP.  In 2015, Mike would set career highs. He hit a career best 41 home runs and drove in 90 RBIs. Although Trout’s power numbers were increasing, he base running was decreasing. From 2012 to 2015, his stolen bases decreased drastically. He went from stealing 49 bases in 2012 to stealing 11 bases in 2015. This all changed in 2016. 2016 was a great all around season for Mike Trout. His stolen bases and average were back up. In 159 games, he batted .315, hit 29 home runs, drove in 100 RBIs, scored 123 runs, collected 173 hits, and stole 30 bases. He even set an Angels franchise record by walking 116 times.

All of these great numbers have put Trout on record watch. On the day he turned 25, he had more hits than Pete Rose, more runs than Rickey Henderson, and more home runs than Barry Bonds. In his first six seasons, Trout has 175 doubles, 168 home runs, 37 triples, 143 stolen bases, 600 runs, 497 RBIs, and 477 walks. He is only 25 and has been awarded the AL MVP in 2014, the All Star game MVP in 2014 and 2015, a Silver Slugger from 2012-2015, and finished runner up to the MVP in 2012, 2013, and 2015.

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Top Ten Outfielders

Being an outfielder is an important job. They need to catch fly balls lost in the sun, make diving catches, and sometimes even rob home runs. Not to mention they also have to be good hitters and good on the base paths. This document is about the top ten outfielders in Major League Baseball.

10. Adam Jones

9.Jose Bautista

8.Michael Brantley

7.Billy Hamilton

6.Yasiel Puig

5. Mark Trumbo

4.Mookie Betts

3.Yoenis Cespedes

2. Bryce Harper

1. MikeTrout

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Top Ten Facts to Know Mike Trout

Mike Trout is a young superstar who plays for the Los Angeles Angels. This is a breakdown to categorize the most important things to know about Mike Trout.

10. His Birthplace

Millville, New Jersey.

9. His Birthday

August 7, 1991.

8. His Team

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

7. His Number

27.

6. His Nickname

The Millville Meteor.

5. All Star Teams

Through his age 24 season, Trout has participated in five All Star Games.

4. His Home Run Total

157 home runs in 742 career games.

3. His Stolen Base Record

128 steals in 150 attempts during his 742 career games.

2. Rookie of the Year

He won the American League Rookie of the Year in 2012.

1. MVP Totals

He won the MVP award unanimously in 2014 and finished runner up three times. He also won the All Star Game MVP twice: in 2014 and in 2015.

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Steal Facts: Mike Trout

      Mike Trout

  • 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.
by Jacoby Nolnaho

The 2014 Most Valuable Players

Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw are both some of the best players in baseball today. It was no surprise when both of them won the MVP award in their league. Mike Trout has always been an MVP candidate but Miguel Cabrera stole it from him. Clayton Kershaw was the usual Cy Young award winner but has never been in a MVP show. Both of these players had lots of obstacles to go through. Clayton Kershaw had to beat out Giancarlo Stanton and Andrew McCutchen while Mike Trout had to go in front of Michael Brantley and Victor Martinez. Mike Trout hit 36 home runs and drove in a league leading 111 RBIs. He also scored 115 runs leading all of MLB. Mike has also won the all-star MVP award, too. Mike Trout was not as aggressive of the base paths like he used to be only stealing 16 bases. Clayton Kershaw had a great record of 21-3 with 239 strikeouts. Clayton Kershaw also posted a 1.77 ERA. That is really good. Mike Trout was also a very good defender in 2014. Since Clayton Kershaw is a pitcher, he doesn’t get to make great plays like Mike Trout does. Clayton Kershaw really did dominate everybody he saw.

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Mike Trout or Mickey Mantle

Proclaimed on of the best players in their era, Mike Trout and Mickey Mantle have amazing stats in their first five seasons. Mike Trout hit more home runs, hit more doubles, and steal more bases than the ”Mick,” but Mickey drove in more RBIs, scored more runs, struck out less than Mike, and walked more. Mickey Mantle may have those great statistics but Mike Trout has more awards. He won the American League Rookie of the Year in 2012, an MVP award in 2014, and two All-Star game MVP awards in 2014 and 2015. Mike Trout was also the youngest player to hit for the cycle. One stat that Mickey Mantle and Mike Trout both share is that they have both been voted in to four All-Star games. Thanks in part to their WAR. Mike Trout’s WAR is an amazing 37.8 while Mickey Mantle’s WAR is 28.5. As you can see, Mickey Mantle and Mike Trout are both the greatest players of their era but I guess we will never find out who is better in their first five seasons.