Mike Trout is a young American baseball player who currently competes for the “Arizona Angels.” In the Arizona League, he made his professional debut while playing for the “Angels.” He was the 85th-best all-around player in Baseball America and their third-best prospect. At the age of 19, he was recognized as a “Baseball America All-Star” and a “Topps Class A All-Star.” Trout became the ‘Los Angeles Angels’ team’s youngest player to hit two home runs in a single game when he made his major league debut. After Ken Griffey Jr., he was the second-youngest “All-Star Game Most Valuable Player” (MVP), and he has set many more records. The ‘American League MVP’ was chosen in unanimity. His ranking as the best baseball player by “Sports Illustrated” led to his selection as the starting outfielder for the current “Major League Baseball All-Star Game.” Mike has maintained his integrity and ties to his family despite his fame. He has been with Jessica Cox since his high school days, and they recently became husband and wife. He is one of the most talented players in American professional baseball and has a great future. He has a sizable fan base and is active on social media.
Early Childhood & Life
Jeff and Debbie Trout gave birth to Mike on August 7, 1991, in Vineland, New Jersey, in the United States. Prior to having to retire due to an injury, his father played baseball for the “Minnesota Twins.” Tyler is his brother, while Teal is his sister.
Mike started playing baseball in the “Cal Ripken Baseball,” “A Division of Babe Ruth League,” and was an avid “Philadelphia Phillies” fan. In 2009, he earned his diploma from Millville Senior High School after attending Lakeside Middle School. Later, he pursued his education at “East Carolina University.”
He enjoyed playing sports and was a member of his high school team’s basketball and baseball teams. He began his baseball career as a pitcher and shortstop before switching to the outfield. He hit 18 home runs, setting a high school record in New Jersey. He began receiving coaching at “Arsenal” when he was 14 years old, and by the time he was 17, he had established a reputation as the player with the best strength and speed.
The career of Mike Trout
In 2009, Trout made his major league baseball debut while playing for the Arizona Angels in the Arizona League for amateur teams. He concluded the year with the Cedar Rapids Kernels in the Class A Midwest League. In his first year, he presented an astonishing description of himself. That made him Baseball America’s 85th greatest all-around player and the third-best prospect for the “Angels.”
He was designated Baseball America’s second-best overall baseball prospect in 2010 and was chosen to play in the “All-Star Futures Game.” He joined the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the Class A-Advanced California League by the end of the season. At the age of 19, he was recognized as a “Baseball America All-Star” and a “Topps Class A All-Star.”
In July 2011, he made his major league debut for the ‘Los Angeles Angels’ and blasted his first home run off pitcher Mark Worrell of the ‘Baltimore Orioles’. That season, he blasted two home runs in one game, making him the youngest player ever for Angel. He was selected as Baseball America’s 2011 Minor League All-Star team’s outfielder and the organization’s “Minor League Player of the Year.”
He began the year with the Salt Lake Bees before taking Bobby Abreu’s spot with the Los Angeles Angels. He won the title of “Rookie of the Month” four times that season after shattering various “Angels” rookie records. By the end of the campaign, he had received a unanimous vote for the “BBWAA Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award.”
In April 2013, Trout hit his first grand slam in a game against the “Detroit Tigers.” The ‘Angels’ had their highest-scoring inning in 18 years as a result. He made history in the “American League” by becoming the league’s youngest player to ever hit for the cycle. In 2013, he was also included in the “Major League Baseball All-Star Game.”
He committed $1 million to the ‘Angels’ in February 2014 as part of a one-year extension. Later, this was changed into a $144.5 million, six-year contract. He overtook Ken Griffey Jr. as the second-youngest ‘All-Star Game MVP’. That year, he broke a lot more records and was chosen as the “American League MVP” by all voters.
The next year, he became the first player in game history to earn the “All-Star Game MVP” award. He concluded the year with 41 home runs and took home the Best Major League Baseball Player ESPY Award in addition to his fourth Silver Slugger Award.
He was voted “Baseball’s Best Player” by “Sporting News” in 2016. He received his second career award as “American League MVP” in 2016. In addition, he made history by becoming the first player since Barry Bonds to finish in the top two for the ‘MVP’ award five times in a row.
In May 2017, Trout sustained a thumb injury. He had to have surgery, which prevented him from playing for eight weeks. After missing 39 games, he made up for it by showing that he was in top shape. Before turning 25, he became the seventh player to hit 200 home runs.
He was selected as the best baseball player in 2018 by “Sports Illustrated.” He was selected to play in the 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game as a starting outfielder.
Recognition & Achievements
Mike Trout has garnered numerous prestigious honors, including five straight Silver Slugger Awards (2012–2016), two American League MVPs (2014, 2016), the American League Rookie of the Year (2012), two Baseball America Major League Player of the Year (2012) awards, and the ESPY Award for Best Major League Baseball Player (2015).
He has also led the league in “runs scored,” “wins above replacement,” and “adjusted OPS” four times apiece.
Personal Life Trout goes by a number of monikers, including God’s Gift, Prince Fish, Kiiiid, Millville Meteor, and Kiiiid.
Despite becoming well-known, he has maintained his modesty and is close to his parents. He has been in a relationship with Jessica Cox since his high school days, and they recently got married after 11 years of courtship.
Net Worth of Mike Trout
The estimated net worth of Mike Trout is $1 million.
Trivia
The ‘Farm Bill’ was compared to Mike Trout in 2014 by President Barack Obama to emphasize the bill’s adaptability and usefulness.
In 2014, he served as a brand ambassador for Nike shoes. He invested in and was a partner in “Bodyarmor SuperDrink.”
He enjoys singing and playing golf.