The holidays came early for us baseball fans this weekend. Two way Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Angels, significantly strengthening their pitching and offense. Ohtani’s new teammate, Mike Trout, is getting married to fiancé Jessica Cox. Also, the New York Yankees have been reported as the winners of the Giancarlo Stanton sweepstakes, making the Yankees lineup look a lot like the 1927 Murders Row.
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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.
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.
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.
Andrew Heaney Goes Down
The Angels hurler Andrew Heaney went down with a frightening injury. He needs Tommy John surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2016 season.
Mike Trout
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.