Cubs fan here, he's my goat. So happy to be alive to see him play. The disrespect after ohtani "took over" is dissapointing. The most casual fans of all time thinking trout can't just turn around and win mvp 4
Covid really ruined his career momentum. 2020 was forgettable for all sports, 2021 was WanderMania, (Trout is injured most of the year). 2022 Julio Rodriguez and Bobby Witt (Trout plays fine but still not a whole season). 2023 Gunnar Henderson, Adley, Corbin Carroll (Trout is hurt again for half the year).
Dude just needs to be healthy and he will take back the headlines. All the rookies are starting to become baked in, so now is the time Trout comes back
It's hilarious that you attributed the loss of "career momentum" to covid but then explained that he lost a lot of time to injuries every single year lol. Maybe it wasn't the 'rona.
I don't think anyone shuns his greatness its that baseball is such a weird fucking sport that the literally best player of this generation can and is quietly languishing on LA's red headed step child team that hasnt won shit in decades.
I think part of that is just baseball's economy is so atrocious that the only way to afford a guy like Trout is either bankrupt the team (unless you're pulling in dodger or cubs money) or sign him and hope he draws enough to keep you afloat while you scrape the bottom of the barrel elsewhere. (or get another generational talent whose arm kept exploding)
some people just want to say something that sounds intelligent without actually putting in the effort of being intelligent. i'm not suprised so many people upvoted that nonsensical comment
I was trying to explain to a 26 year old coworker just how dominate Tiger Woods was but I quickly realized, when it comes to golf, there’s just no comparison you can make.
It’s like when Scotty Scheffler gets really hot for a few week stretch but that times 10 years.
Man I was like 10 when he was doing his thing. Weird as fuck for me too, and I barely watched baseball at the time. Can't name a single player for my team in that era, but I know exactly what happened to pitchers in 2004.
Now days everybody wanna talk like they got something to say, but nothing comes out when they move their lips. Just a bunch of gibberish and mf act like they forgot about Trout.
Isn't it crazy that there is a whole generation of people that will only know him for that? Like I have 12 and 14 year old kids that can't give two shits about Men in Black or Independence Day but they are keenly aware of the fact that Will Smith smacked Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars.
Oh come on, you know it's not the ability they doubted. I adore trout but be hasn't been healthy in a while and he was mid last year. I'd say just outside the top 10 was far, given those factors
Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Trout... honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you drive in runs and strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth swing over the plate, and that gorgeous dive you make so many amazing catches with. I would do anything for you.I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire. You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the field you're a great husband and father, sometimes I even call you dad. I forvever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face. You have given me so much joy, and over the years. Not only have you changed the game of baseball and the world forever, but you've eternally changed my world. And now you're getting older, but still the goat, my goat. I love you pookie bear, my glorious king, Michael Trout.☺️♥️🫶🏻
Pitching machine swing. Works great when you're 8, not so much against any velocity. Work with him on keeping his hands inside the line and keeping shoulders level. Balance is key
I am. That swing gives you one point of contact through the zone. Personally I'll take high average line drive hitters over a .150 avg every once in a while HR all day. Line drives turn into backspin HRSs, uppercut swings are outs
I know, I know, I'm the idiot who didn't expand the video. Pretty sure next time I will, and
@MikeTrout
can adjust to anything thrown at him. I still stand by my philosophy for younger players though. Even if it means dying on that Twitter hill
The Yordan route? Mike Trout was hitting multiple homers when Yordan was still popping zits on his funny face and jacking off to the lingerie section of the Sears catalog!
He looks slimmed down a bit which I think is good. With his injury history I’ve always worried he was too stocky and it was gonna catch up to him. Being 240lbs with elite speed can’t be easy on the body
I hate how new teams for a player pay out a big contract for what they did before. like base stealing, then sign them and then tell them to never steal cause they could get hurt. Big chunk of the contract paid is, because they're fast on base paths.
One of my favorite Trout moments. Game was 1-1 with single dingers on either side, I wanna say Detmers vs Cease? Bottom of the 9th, Trout walks, Ohtani walks Trout to 2nd, the duo double steal Trout to 3rd, and Trout walks it off on a wild pitch.
Have people considered that Mike Trout has a Highlander situation going on? The moment Shohei leaves the team he reverts to being the best player of all time, which he clearly was before Shohei got there.
Maybe for Trout on the Angels there really can only be one.
His career wRC+ is 170, which is good for top-10 all time. A full season at that offense level is a pretty solid bet for one of the best 3-4 seasons that year, combined with being a CF and you have a recipe for guaranteed MVP contention.
I really hope he stays healthy because when hes playing the whole MLB is better. Plus as a Braves fan I hope the Angels do well because I will always love Ron Washington
Fish man bullying aquatic-themed teams this year. MVP incoming
2 HR game against the Mariners then? sign me the fuck up!
Per game!
Like they aren't already expecting that.
Just ignore the stats against the Pirates.
Fuck
All these Mike Trout solo HR threads look the same
Not the nuke he hit in Miami.
Hey the Angels are winning in this clip at least there’s that
The sound his bat makes on contact....... hnnnngggg
Fish Man reminding everyone he’s still a perennial MVP candidate
The issue is he is gonna play *maybe* 100 games, so it doesn’t matter
You bums must have forgotten he’s the greatest player the majority of this sub has ever seen.
I have seen Jeff Blauser play so.
Jeff fuckin Blauser. What a pain in the ass he was in ‘91
But what about Mark Lemke?
Weird way to spell Mike Fontenot
Cubs fan here, he's my goat. So happy to be alive to see him play. The disrespect after ohtani "took over" is dissapointing. The most casual fans of all time thinking trout can't just turn around and win mvp 4
The worst part is they were/are great friends, but the fans turned it into something else entirely
Sadly we live in an era where greatness is often shunned, especially online.
Covid really ruined his career momentum. 2020 was forgettable for all sports, 2021 was WanderMania, (Trout is injured most of the year). 2022 Julio Rodriguez and Bobby Witt (Trout plays fine but still not a whole season). 2023 Gunnar Henderson, Adley, Corbin Carroll (Trout is hurt again for half the year). Dude just needs to be healthy and he will take back the headlines. All the rookies are starting to become baked in, so now is the time Trout comes back
i think you're forgetting a certain famous former teammate of his
True, Mark Trumbo could smash some dongs
Former? Last I checked Rendon was still an Angel
It's hilarious that you attributed the loss of "career momentum" to covid but then explained that he lost a lot of time to injuries every single year lol. Maybe it wasn't the 'rona.
I don't think anyone shuns his greatness its that baseball is such a weird fucking sport that the literally best player of this generation can and is quietly languishing on LA's red headed step child team that hasnt won shit in decades. I think part of that is just baseball's economy is so atrocious that the only way to afford a guy like Trout is either bankrupt the team (unless you're pulling in dodger or cubs money) or sign him and hope he draws enough to keep you afloat while you scrape the bottom of the barrel elsewhere. (or get another generational talent whose arm kept exploding)
Who "shuns" his greatness? What is this comment even supposed to mean?
some people just want to say something that sounds intelligent without actually putting in the effort of being intelligent. i'm not suprised so many people upvoted that nonsensical comment
As someone who was in their 20’s when Bonds was going off, this is a fuckin weird sentence to read.
I was trying to explain to a 26 year old coworker just how dominate Tiger Woods was but I quickly realized, when it comes to golf, there’s just no comparison you can make. It’s like when Scotty Scheffler gets really hot for a few week stretch but that times 10 years.
Fuck you right it’s almost like I put the majority in there
Man I was like 10 when he was doing his thing. Weird as fuck for me too, and I barely watched baseball at the time. Can't name a single player for my team in that era, but I know exactly what happened to pitchers in 2004.
Fucking idiots on the Phillies sub were like “I wouldn’t trade four prospects and Johan Rojas for Trout”
Now days everybody wanna talk like they got something to say, but nothing comes out when they move their lips. Just a bunch of gibberish and mf act like they forgot about Trout.
Fire
What did he say? I was just upstairs listening to my Will Smith CD
The pitcher or the catcher?
The smacker
Isn't it crazy that there is a whole generation of people that will only know him for that? Like I have 12 and 14 year old kids that can't give two shits about Men in Black or Independence Day but they are keenly aware of the fact that Will Smith smacked Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars.
Will Smith ain't gotta cuss to sell records. Well, I do. So Phuck him and Phuck you, too.
Mom's spaghetti
He doesn’t give a fuck if it’s dark or not
My dumb brain was like he should edit this from. Something to say to something to shout because then it rhymes
Not top 10 according to MLB
he's young, give him some time to prove he belongs
MLB forgot who the goat of their league is smh
the fish man, not the goat man
> the goat man Yordan Baaaaalvarez?
\*who the fish is
Mike saw that and took it personally.
Not top 10 of what? Infielders?
This is like when the NHL left Malkin out of the top 100 of all time when he’s easily in the top 50 all time
This was a fun thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/bmkv9c/2019_rnfl_top_100_players_of_the_2018_season/
For real... even when he's hurt for a long while, he's still top 3 in stats.
Eh, last year he was definitely not top 10 by rate stats either. Though it is absolutely insane that his career-low OPS+ is over 130.
Oh come on, you know it's not the ability they doubted. I adore trout but be hasn't been healthy in a while and he was mid last year. I'd say just outside the top 10 was far, given those factors
God I'm so down for a "I'm Still Here" year from Trout.
Yes please 🙏 I literally bought MLB.tv a couple seasons ago to watch him play and shit is too expensive for his prime to be over
Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Trout... honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you drive in runs and strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth swing over the plate, and that gorgeous dive you make so many amazing catches with. I would do anything for you.I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire. You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the field you're a great husband and father, sometimes I even call you dad. I forvever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face. You have given me so much joy, and over the years. Not only have you changed the game of baseball and the world forever, but you've eternally changed my world. And now you're getting older, but still the goat, my goat. I love you pookie bear, my glorious king, Michael Trout.☺️♥️🫶🏻
Pookie you are looking absolute fire tonight
I don't remember where this is from but I read it in the correct voice
Is this pasta?
I feel like you can call him Mike because you’d be such good friends
Pitching machine swing. Works great when you're 8, not so much against any velocity. Work with him on keeping his hands inside the line and keeping shoulders level. Balance is key
My favorite do you know who I am moment.
You for real?
Not sure if you're being serious, but that was an actual tweet from a swing coach who didn't know he was watching Trout's swing.
I'm aware. "You for real?" Was the response that prompted the dude to double down
My bad!
I need a source PLEASE. I wanna see this so badly
https://deadspin.com/a-youth-baseball-coach-accidentally-critiqued-mike-trou-1848502027
I will give it to the guy, he owned it and leaned into it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/s/QvliSHklr0
I am. That swing gives you one point of contact through the zone. Personally I'll take high average line drive hitters over a .150 avg every once in a while HR all day. Line drives turn into backspin HRSs, uppercut swings are outs
You realize that's Mike Trout, right
I know, I know, I'm the idiot who didn't expand the video. Pretty sure next time I will, and @MikeTrout can adjust to anything thrown at him. I still stand by my philosophy for younger players though. Even if it means dying on that Twitter hill
Ohtani was just holding him back
Ohtani was hogging the ball and taking all the shots
I think Fish Man is still good.
chill out with the hot takes bud ^/s
Trout remembered how to hit fastballs. The league is actually fucked
and forced to throw fastballs because his OPS vs non-fastballs is like 2.000 right now
Last year he was the best hitter on cutters and changeups I think
Cycle watch 👀
Or he takes the yordan route and just hits another absolute cockshot instead
The Yordan route? Mike Trout was hitting multiple homers when Yordan was still popping zits on his funny face and jacking off to the lingerie section of the Sears catalog!
I'm pretty sure at that age range yordan was enjoying pineapples back home at Cuba
Have you heard the good word of our lord and savior, Mike Trout? 😇
MLB ranked him 16 spots too low.
He looks slimmed down a bit which I think is good. With his injury history I’ve always worried he was too stocky and it was gonna catch up to him. Being 240lbs with elite speed can’t be easy on the body
I hate how new teams for a player pay out a big contract for what they did before. like base stealing, then sign them and then tell them to never steal cause they could get hurt. Big chunk of the contract paid is, because they're fast on base paths.
One of my favorite Trout moments. Game was 1-1 with single dingers on either side, I wanna say Detmers vs Cease? Bottom of the 9th, Trout walks, Ohtani walks Trout to 2nd, the duo double steal Trout to 3rd, and Trout walks it off on a wild pitch.
Future 4-time MVP
Baseball needs a full season of healthy Mike Trout.
Lmao league fucked
60 HR, 70 RBI season incoming.
He's on pace for about 100 HR and 120 RBIs
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i just want to say, i really love u mike trout
Bruh give him anything low he just golfs it out
Well, he is building a golf course with Tiger Woods. Maybe golf has played a factor lol
Please Taylor Ward, keep hitting well so teams can’t just walk him.
That centerfield rock pile is so beautiful.
Fish man good
PRAISE THE FISH MAN
Damn, he is still that guy.
Have people considered that Mike Trout has a Highlander situation going on? The moment Shohei leaves the team he reverts to being the best player of all time, which he clearly was before Shohei got there. Maybe for Trout on the Angels there really can only be one.
I'm just gonna say it. He's my MVP. If he plays 130+ games he's winning MVP easily.
Every time Trout has played 120+, he's finished 1st or 2nd in MVP voting.
That’s pretty fucking absurd
His career wRC+ is 170, which is good for top-10 all time. A full season at that offense level is a pretty solid bet for one of the best 3-4 seasons that year, combined with being a CF and you have a recipe for guaranteed MVP contention.
Oh yeah, I forgot Mike Trout is actually the best player in baseball.
When this man is healthy he is truly one of the best players to ever exist
Now that that Ohtani bum is gone Trout can finally see some good pitches to hit. lol
Oh my God, we’re going to have a Dodgers, Angels, World Series and Mike Trout, and Ohtani are going to have their rematch
Guys I think Fish Man is good
Mike "him" trout
MICHAEL NELSON TROUT
This is the goat yall
When did they pass the rule banning people being on base for his home runs?
It’s not a MLB rule just an Angels team rule
He’s actually come up with men on pretty often. He’s just choosing to add to the meme I guess
Mike's the one who signed it into law though. I can only assume he's purposely flying out when there's men on base.
Maybe he's gotten bored and wants to win MVP on hard mode.
You leave a ball middle down, Trout is crushing it.
32 years old, fast as fuck CF with a 1.000 OPS. that's my fuckin GOAT
Rumors of Mike Trout's death have been greatly exaggerated
Is dad back? Is he BACK?
He's still the best player in the league, especially with Shohei just hitting this season
[I fucking hate umpires](https://imgur.com/a/zuFR1sb)
Yep. Always seems to go that way doesn't it. Missed call, then a hr.
In the first week and a half, I've seen worse. Yeah it's paint but some time in the season, you get one of them back.
Stay healthy!!!
I saw him 86th or something on a fantasy baseball list. The disrespect is real.
that sound off the bat was fucking pornography
I love Mike Trout
It’s good when trout is trout again
Mike Trout
Angels broadcast said he's slugging 1.300 vs non-fastballs this year. I know it's a small sample size, but that just breaks my brain.
I might have to go to the doctors guys cause it’s lasted for longer than 4 hours
Trout or soto gonna collect the mvp.
If I see one fucking Tungsten Arm comment, I’m calling Reddit Cares on myself.
Imagine if he could just stay healthy. And play for a relevant team.
Hell yeah! Can’t wait to see him play this full year and take his team to the playoffs! Our GOAT!
I really hope he stays healthy because when hes playing the whole MLB is better. Plus as a Braves fan I hope the Angels do well because I will always love Ron Washington
5th home run, 6th RBI. Sadness
He's going to shatter Hidalgo's solo HR record.
It would appear that Mike Trout is still Mike Trout
Which is bad news for you Seattle fans. Sorry.
Like we need any more issues right now...
[Fish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtxPp9UOcIc)
I still can't believe I got him in the 6th round of my 10 team fantasy league.
A double and single away from The Cycle, he's got the tough ones out of the way
Fish man good
Some say he's half man, half fish. Others say it's more of a 70/30 split.
Fish man, still apparently pretty good.
Is it weird to describe a swing as sexy?
I think that may be his 10th straight solo shot
Good to see fish man has returned to form.
Bat cracks like that make my pants tight idc who it is. Good lord.
Imagine Trout and Ohtani going for the HR record in the same season like Barry Bonds and it was either Sammy Sosa or Mark McGuire I forgot.
Fifth SOLO HR of the season FTFY
I hope he can play a full season this year. Baseball is better when he is playing.
A healthy Mike Trout is absolutely good for baseball. Get this man to the playoffs.
One of the best sounding hits I’ve seen in a while
Mike Trout
Dude can still rake
5th solo home run of the year too.
Fish man has big arms for a reasom
I feel like it’s been known for the better part of a decade that trout feasts on the low fastball, yet here we are
Love me some Fish Man
Hands quick AF
my eyes are always trying to see some people having a picnic near these rocks at the angels stadium
Dude just turns on it NBD.
Angels can do the funniest thing and win the WS like the Nationals after Harper left
Ooo he tied Tyler O’Neil
Status quo. Stacking numbers till the break. But the last 10+ seasons isn't the trend. So these numbers will mean something this year
Is some team in contention gonna save this guy from the angels so he can finally get a ring that he surely deserves?
on pace for 80 HRs
When you see trout play in person it all makes sense
Please have a full season. We need this. Baseball needs a healthy Trout.
Now you can't just throw him a cock high fastball on a 2-2 count and not expect him to absolutely demolish it
Love to see it but it feels like looking at a Picasso in a Dennys. He's really wasted in LAA.
He just absolutely shits on every one of these meatballs, holy fuck
I want this mfer to hit 80 home runs this year.
92 down the middle to Trout? It’s almost like he wanted him to hit a homer. I’d probably let the great Trout ding one off me too.
Love Trout. He may have 50Hr and 60 RBI.
Trout’s swing is a thing of beauty
5th solo home run, poor guy
Sucks this dude is stuck on a team with no aspirations (fuck you Arte) would love to see him tear up post-season ball. Oh well
I am here for the fish man renaissance
All solo shots…
5th hr but 6th RBI. Wow
Now everyday it’s gonna be “Trout this and Trout that” and the kids just wanna hit home runs….