Mike Trout, whose full name is Michael Nelson Trout, is a center fielder in professional baseball. He was born in Vineland, New Jersey on August 7, 1991. For the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball, Michael Trout plays center field. He has won the Silver Slugger Award eight times and been named an All-Star in Major League Baseball nine times. He has also won the American League Most Valuable Player award three times.
Trout was born in Vineland, New Jersey, based on his early life and physical makeup. His upbringing in Millville, New Jersey, was well-known. He played baseball in college for the University of Delaware, and the Minnesota Twins selected him as a second baseman in the fifth round of the 1983 MLB Draft. He spent four years in the minors as a small league player before moving up to the majors.
Mike Trout was selected by the Angeles in the year 2009 in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft. In the year 2011, he made a brief appearance before becoming a regular player at the time for the Los Angeles Angels. He is also known to win the 2012 AL Rookie of the Year Award at a unanimous level.
Mike Trout as a center fielder, has been one of those who has received praise from both the mainstream media and sabermetricians. He has been earmarked as one of the outstanding players in the history of baseball. He is as well the best current player in all of MLB. For some, he has led the American League In runs, from 2012 to 2014, and 2016. He also led the American League in wins above replacement.
How Much Is Mike Trout Rookie Card Worth?
For Mike Trout collectors, there is also the 2011 Topps Finest #94. This card can be acquired ungraded or in low grade for about $150, however, a PSA 10 costs almost $1.4K.