
July 10, 2010: Mike Trout roster status changed by Cedar Rapids Kernels. July 13, 2010: CF Mike Trout assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from Cedar Rapids Kernels. January 28, 2011: Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster CF Mike Trout to spring training. Outside of a possible regression in batting average, there is nothing to indicate that Trout is headed for a sophomore slump, and he should live up to his promise as a first-round fantasy pick if he stays heallthy. Mike Trout assigned to Arkansas Travelers from Inland Empire 66ers. Getting away from the nit-picking, his combination of speed and power is unmatched and he'll be the odds-on favorite to win the AL stolen base crown this year, as well as the co-favorite (along with Miguel Cabrera) to take home MVP honors. 383 BABIP is probably unsustainable even for an incredible once-in-a-generation talent like Trout. But, these stats still reach one conclusion. In all fairness, it’s best to meet somewhere in the middle of Mike Trout’s worst 60-game stretch and his best. He'll need to do that in order to be an annual competitor for the batting title since his. To put that into perspective, the MLB career leader in home runs is Barry Bonds with 762, and the career WAR leader is Babe Ruth with 168.4. Of course, he's still only 21 years old, and based on his minor league numbers and age, there is reason to believe that Trout could cut down on his 21.8 percent strikeout rate going forward. His skill set can best be defined as "flawless", although if you had to pick one flaw he could perhaps strike out a bit less often. He did all of that while playing Gold Glove-caliber defense (although he somehow didn't win the award) and despite spending the first month of the season in the minors. 326/.399/.564 batting line with 30 homers, a league-leading 129 runs scored, 83 RBI, and a league-leading 49 steals. You've probably heard about Trout's rookie season by now, but just in case, let's provide a quick reminder: He produced a. He will no doubt be among the first players taken in nearly all 2014 fantasy drafts. Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 1st round (25th) of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from Millville Senior HS (Millville, NJ). Trout was once again denied the AL MVP award in 2013, but the 22-year-old looks like he's going to be the one of the best players in the game for many years to come, regardless of how much hardware he has to show for it. Position: Centerfielder Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-2, 235lb (188cm, 106kg) Team: Los Angeles Angels (majors) Born: Augin Vineland, NJ us.

While this number, too, seems like it should decline, it may be that his baseline is such that the number proves to be one of skill thanks to his combination of elite power and speed, rather than good fortune. 383 BABIP, but he was able to defy logic once again, posting a. The main concern from Trout's 2012 breakout seemed to center on his seemingly unsustainable. As it turns out, the phenom outfielder actually improved upon his numbers in 2013, increasing his walk rate from 10.5% to an outstanding 15.4%, and finishing the season with a final batting line of. At the end of last season, many wondered whether Trout could repeat his fabulous 2012 campaign.
