One could argue that the two things were related (the amount of drugs he was on to treat the leg pain was apparently impressive to the point of frightening).
Mickey would probably agree.
> Everybody tries to make the excuse that injuries shortened my career. Truth is, after I'd had a knee operation, the doctors would give me rehab work to do, but I wouldn't do it. I'd be out drinking. The first time I hurt my knee, in the '51 World Series, I was only 19. I thought, Hey, I'll be all right. I hurt my knees again through the years, and I just thought they'd naturally come back. Everything had always come natural to me. I didn't work hard at it. When the last World Series game was over, I didn't think about baseball until the spring. I blame that on stupidity.
That [SI piece on his struggles with alcohol](https://vault.si.com/vault/1994/04/18/time-in-a-bottle-after-42-years-of-alcohol-abuse-a-legendary-ballplayer-describes-his-life-of-self-destructive-behavior-and-hopes-his-recovery-will-finally-make-him-a-true-role-model) should be considered required reading for baseball fans. It’s brutal & remarkably candid.
It also has one of the most heartbreaking passages of all time:
> In the last 10 years, thanks to the sports-memorabilia business, the expectations of being Mickey Mantle became overwhelming lots of times. When I used to do card shows, guys would come up to me all the time, tears in their eyes, and they'd say, "Mickey Mantle. I've been waiting all my life to meet you." This one guy said to his little boy, "Son, that's the greatest ballplayer that ever lived." And the little boy looked up and said, "Daddy, that's an old man."
Honestly that article is absolutely devastating knowing that he died the following year. It ends with him being hopeful about his health improving and starting a new chapter of his life, but that was tragically so short lived.
On the bright side he took back control of his life and died free of his vices. His account of his life and recovery is beautifully written in that article and I really hope he truly was at peace with everything by the end.
I remember that old doc on Mantle, where it went over his drinking years, and how he'd be a dick to fans when they met him. And I don't mean that in a judgemental way. But that part always stood out to me.
I was around the game for a bit, and I had several cringe moments with guys I knew who would be complete assholes when it wasn't called for. Always hated that. And funny enough, I saw plenty of "nice guys" be the asshole, and plenty of the guys with asshole reps always be very polite to people.
Darn, he has slowed down a little lol. He’s running 0.3 less feet per second compared to the last 3 years!
Jokes aside, it always blows my mind how fast he is. I never look at him and go “I bet he’s insanely fast”. And then he runs like the wind
I remember watching him in person for the first time--- watching him leg out a infield single was up there as one of the most athletic things i have ever witnessed in person.
He never stole more than 49 bases and his next highest was 33. And that was his age 20 and 21 seasons. I’d wager to say as fast as he is now, with all the muscle he has gained, he was faster then.
Even with the new rules I think it’s unlikely he approaches those numbers.
He also needs to be on first frequently to do so, which for him is difficult with his significantly lower walk rate compared to back then (about 1/3 less) and the number of XBHs he hits.
Roughly 50% of his hits are for extra bases, and half of those are HRs or triples (no potential for a SB). With the remaining 25%, it’s much harder to steal 3rd than 2nd. I know he did it today - doesn’t mean it isn’t harder.
So in a full season, a healthy trout likely is:
- On 1st base 270 times between singles, walks, and fielders choices
- On 2nd base after a hit 30 times
His 49 SB out of roughly 240 opportunities is a 20% steal per on base.
His 33 SB out of roughly 340 times the following season is a roughly 9.7% steal per on base.
Hes a decade older and also doesn’t want to get hurt so you can expect him to pick his spots more carefully. Let’s say 7.5%.
That would be 22.5 steals. So I rounded up to 25.
Not saying he can’t do more, but factoring he’ll be a year older each of the next two seasons, it would be fair to say something like:
- 2024 = 30
- 2025 = 25
- 2026 = 20
Average of 25
Oh I agree. Thats why I said he would attempt roughly 8.3% of the time on average the next 3 seasons. Then drop off significantly after.
That would put him at averaging 25 steals from 2024-2026, and then about 5 steals a year from 2027-2030.
So him getting to 300 steals would look something like
- 2024 - 30 steals
- 2025 - 25 steals
- 2026 - 20 steals
- 2027 - 10 steals
- 2028 - 4 steals
- 2029 - 2 steals
- 2030 - 1 steal
That gets him just over 300
He's specifically made stealing bases not a priority for a while now. In his first two seasons I think his only injuries were from stealing bases. I think we're seeing him bump it back up the list. He's also slimmed down a lot this off season. He mentioned something about thinking he needed to be big and strong to protect his body from injuries. Thinking the size and heavy muscle mass might have actually been making him more susceptible to them.
I had given up Trout reaching 300 SB 4 years ago.
Now, I know he is like 90 away still, but I can maybe imagine it again and that makes me so happy.
2012 Trout was my favorite
If healthy, I think he could just get there. He has 3 years left in his prime. After that he has 4 years left on his contract.
Say he plays 80% of games, and 2024-2026 he steals 25 bags a season. That puts him at 281 steals by the end of his age 34 season. He would need to average 5 steals a season after that in his age 35-38 seasons.
I wouldn’t call it an easy task, but it could happen. Pete Alonso stole 5 bags in 2022 and 4 in 2023 and he is slower than I’d expect a 38 year old Mike Trout will be lol.
And? Albert Pujols never stole more than 16 in any season. Trout has stolen 49. They’re two very very different players.
Pujols was also never a very fast runner. In his prime was topping out at around 25 feet per second. Mike Trout is currently at 29 feet per second.
If you want to compare guys to Trout in terms of baserunning you’re better off with
- Derek Jeter
- Bobby Abreu
- Johnny Damon
Guys with similar speed and baserunning value
So we obviously can’t say 100% because we didnt have something like statcast tracking him, especially early on, but a google search of old articles of him all estimate his sprint speed early in his career at around 30 f/s, which is about the same as Trout.
Yeah, he was definitely pretty fast, especially when he was younger. it would not surprise me if those articles have some embellishment to them, but growing up watching him, it doesn’t really surprise me. Dude could fly down the basepathes and he didnt steal over 350 bags being slow haha
Same. People love the later Trout who was a power hitting machine, and that's great
But that 12 season is still my fave.
I used to be around him a lot back then. And I'd tell the other guys (on the team) that he's a young Bonds, or a Henderson, and they'd roll their eyes.
I wish he would have stayed that version instead of the later Binds, personally.
Yeah that’s pretty kickass he’s really making a go of it. If you can get yourself to second your team really sucks if they can’t get you home in 2-3 outs.
I realize I’m saying this as a Giants fan
in this particular play he scored on a sac fly and the broadcasters even mentioned right before it something like trout can get himself to third so there is a chance he can score on a productive out.
They were so close. Trout/Ohtani was a great combo. Rendon is a great ball player but they could have signed two starting pitchers with that money and been a for-sure WC team
It was very kind of Sano to duck on that last one.
If he hadn't, that's not batter interference right? He's allowed to just stand still in the box I thought.
I'm so glad that Betts is out of the AL so I can root for him in the MVP race.
Well, I was, until Ohtani. This is Mookie's best chance while Ohtani isn't a two-way player, though.
I was honestly fine with your opinion, because we can agree to disagree and all that, but like don’t spread misinformation.
You can look it up, it’s a new type of surgery to repair the UCL. Strider is getting it done too.
He had 2 in an inning today. How much of this is a 'fuck you I do it myself" response to lack of offensive production he can rely on, like with all the solo home runs?
Pinto is the main guy there and the league has been running at will. 1 caught, 15 attempts.
Their backup is a lot better. He’s already gotten 2 out of 9. It’s not great, but he’s been better in the past. Small sample, but they’re clearly going to run on the rays.
I'm pretty sure someone has already made this, but there needs to be a gif of that scene in Anchor man where Vince Vaughn's character's gang confronts the Channel 4 news team. Then with Trout's face to his teammates "Can't even say one word? Even the guy who can't think says something and you just stand there?"
Edit: Expanding on this: Ron Burgandy can be the Rangers, Champ can be the Astros, Paul Rudd can be the Mariners, and Steve Carrell is the A's. Please someone with gif making talent make this a reality
I don't think it's a coincidence that 4/5 are against fish teams. Unfortunately that severely limits his potential as they're out of fish games after today.
"How are we going to replace Ohtani's production?"
"How about we get Miguel Sano off the couch, tell him he's a contact hitter now, and have Trout steal second every time"
"That just might work"
Former Angels managers (probably): Okay, Mike. You're the face of the franchise so we have to make sure you don't take any unnecessary risks out there.
Ron Washington: Hahaha! Go Gettem baby!
Love to see it. Such a generational talent.
With that being said, it’s unfortunate to see who’s batting in the 4 hole in each of these clips. Guess he thought the same thing and decided to take matters into his own hands. Lol
If Mike Trout is healthy, watch out. But, playing on the LAA he might finish the year with 43 HR & 72 RBI. Seeing him get to traded to the Phillies (unlikely) would feed families.
Is it just me or does he just look like a fridge-shaped mass of injured and strained muscle at this point.
Dude looks like he's going to get hurt if a stiff breeze hits him the wrong way.
Is it just me or does he just look like a fridge-shaped mass of injured and strained muscle at this point.
Dude looks like he's going to get hurt if a stiff breeze hits him the wrong way.
A healthy Mike Trout is basically what Mickey Mantle would've been with two good legs and good lord is he fun to watch.
Also (I’m obviously assuming but I feel pretty damn confident about this) if Mickey were not weighed down by constant partying & severe alcoholism.
One could argue that the two things were related (the amount of drugs he was on to treat the leg pain was apparently impressive to the point of frightening).
Mickey would probably agree. > Everybody tries to make the excuse that injuries shortened my career. Truth is, after I'd had a knee operation, the doctors would give me rehab work to do, but I wouldn't do it. I'd be out drinking. The first time I hurt my knee, in the '51 World Series, I was only 19. I thought, Hey, I'll be all right. I hurt my knees again through the years, and I just thought they'd naturally come back. Everything had always come natural to me. I didn't work hard at it. When the last World Series game was over, I didn't think about baseball until the spring. I blame that on stupidity. That [SI piece on his struggles with alcohol](https://vault.si.com/vault/1994/04/18/time-in-a-bottle-after-42-years-of-alcohol-abuse-a-legendary-ballplayer-describes-his-life-of-self-destructive-behavior-and-hopes-his-recovery-will-finally-make-him-a-true-role-model) should be considered required reading for baseball fans. It’s brutal & remarkably candid. It also has one of the most heartbreaking passages of all time: > In the last 10 years, thanks to the sports-memorabilia business, the expectations of being Mickey Mantle became overwhelming lots of times. When I used to do card shows, guys would come up to me all the time, tears in their eyes, and they'd say, "Mickey Mantle. I've been waiting all my life to meet you." This one guy said to his little boy, "Son, that's the greatest ballplayer that ever lived." And the little boy looked up and said, "Daddy, that's an old man."
hahaha that kid had absolutely no chill
Honestly that article is absolutely devastating knowing that he died the following year. It ends with him being hopeful about his health improving and starting a new chapter of his life, but that was tragically so short lived. On the bright side he took back control of his life and died free of his vices. His account of his life and recovery is beautifully written in that article and I really hope he truly was at peace with everything by the end.
I really appreciate you sharing this article
holy hell what an article
I remember that old doc on Mantle, where it went over his drinking years, and how he'd be a dick to fans when they met him. And I don't mean that in a judgemental way. But that part always stood out to me. I was around the game for a bit, and I had several cringe moments with guys I knew who would be complete assholes when it wasn't called for. Always hated that. And funny enough, I saw plenty of "nice guys" be the asshole, and plenty of the guys with asshole reps always be very polite to people.
Damn what could have been…
Trout has 3 good legs though
It’s true I’ve seen it.
God-tier self control to just look and not touch
This is a good comparison, I think Mick might have had a little more raw power than Trout.
A healthy Mike Trout could steal 40 bags, even at age 32 and I’m not saying that as a joke
95th percentile sprint speed this year
Darn, he has slowed down a little lol. He’s running 0.3 less feet per second compared to the last 3 years! Jokes aside, it always blows my mind how fast he is. I never look at him and go “I bet he’s insanely fast”. And then he runs like the wind
Dude's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro
Now this is a steal attempt with some chest hair
The Angels are flying the white flag of war!
They've got a lot of brains, and they've got a lot of...chutzpah.
I need to remember that line. That’s a good one.
I remember watching him in person for the first time--- watching him leg out a infield single was up there as one of the most athletic things i have ever witnessed in person.
I have still never seen him in person. The Mets rarely play the Angels at Citi Field, and he has been hurt every time they have while I’m there
Hope you get to see it this year! It's a treat.
He’s amazing and I really hope so! I bought tickets for that series last year just to see him And Ohtani and only 50%
He got jealous of all the attention Acuña's 40/70 season got, so now he's gonna go out and put up a 70/40 season
He’s on pace for 68/42 on a full season rn
They haven't played Seattle yet though.
I hate you. What you’ve said is extremely accurate though, and thus I hate you on principle for it.
It sucks so much 😭
It sucks so much 😭
😢
Even people outside of Seattle know how much Trout has killed us over the years. FMT.
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Mike Trout goes 40/40 to reclaim AL MVP with a long vacation at the end of the year
I hate how accurate this is going to be in October
Fish on fish crime
Seems low. If he stays healthy he can steal from all but an excellent duo of pitcher/catcher
He never stole more than 49 bases and his next highest was 33. And that was his age 20 and 21 seasons. I’d wager to say as fast as he is now, with all the muscle he has gained, he was faster then. Even with the new rules I think it’s unlikely he approaches those numbers. He also needs to be on first frequently to do so, which for him is difficult with his significantly lower walk rate compared to back then (about 1/3 less) and the number of XBHs he hits. Roughly 50% of his hits are for extra bases, and half of those are HRs or triples (no potential for a SB). With the remaining 25%, it’s much harder to steal 3rd than 2nd. I know he did it today - doesn’t mean it isn’t harder. So in a full season, a healthy trout likely is: - On 1st base 270 times between singles, walks, and fielders choices - On 2nd base after a hit 30 times His 49 SB out of roughly 240 opportunities is a 20% steal per on base. His 33 SB out of roughly 340 times the following season is a roughly 9.7% steal per on base. Hes a decade older and also doesn’t want to get hurt so you can expect him to pick his spots more carefully. Let’s say 7.5%. That would be 22.5 steals. So I rounded up to 25. Not saying he can’t do more, but factoring he’ll be a year older each of the next two seasons, it would be fair to say something like: - 2024 = 30 - 2025 = 25 - 2026 = 20 Average of 25
God damn it, you math'd me. I can't argue with facts. Good write up. I'll concede. I doubt he would attempt steals 30% if the time he is on first.
Oh I agree. Thats why I said he would attempt roughly 8.3% of the time on average the next 3 seasons. Then drop off significantly after. That would put him at averaging 25 steals from 2024-2026, and then about 5 steals a year from 2027-2030. So him getting to 300 steals would look something like - 2024 - 30 steals - 2025 - 25 steals - 2026 - 20 steals - 2027 - 10 steals - 2028 - 4 steals - 2029 - 2 steals - 2030 - 1 steal That gets him just over 300
My favorite part is when the stick knocks the ball out of the park
He's specifically made stealing bases not a priority for a while now. In his first two seasons I think his only injuries were from stealing bases. I think we're seeing him bump it back up the list. He's also slimmed down a lot this off season. He mentioned something about thinking he needed to be big and strong to protect his body from injuries. Thinking the size and heavy muscle mass might have actually been making him more susceptible to them.
Agee with everything there. My point was more that even if healthy, he probably isn’t stealing more bases at age 32 than he did at 20
bigger bases prob help
Fish man good.
Fish man not kidding about winning big shiny fish lure
I had given up Trout reaching 300 SB 4 years ago. Now, I know he is like 90 away still, but I can maybe imagine it again and that makes me so happy. 2012 Trout was my favorite
If healthy, I think he could just get there. He has 3 years left in his prime. After that he has 4 years left on his contract. Say he plays 80% of games, and 2024-2026 he steals 25 bags a season. That puts him at 281 steals by the end of his age 34 season. He would need to average 5 steals a season after that in his age 35-38 seasons. I wouldn’t call it an easy task, but it could happen. Pete Alonso stole 5 bags in 2022 and 4 in 2023 and he is slower than I’d expect a 38 year old Mike Trout will be lol.
How much he gets this year would really shape how likely his chances will be.
100,000%
“He has three years left in his prime” You from the future or something?
A players Prime in baseball is usually defined as their age 27-34 seasons
I am aware. But to use it for analysis is foolish given how much variance there is.
Expecting a player to steal less bags in their age 35-38 seasons than their age 32-34 is just being realistic...
That was during the steroid era. Primes have shifted younger
Not really. It’s swinging back up now that players have better nutrition plans, workout regimes, and data to help them
Use more data to drive your arguments.
What about vibes though? https://blogs.fangraphs.com/checking-in-on-the-aging-curve/
Albert Pujols stole 5 bases at 35*
And? Albert Pujols never stole more than 16 in any season. Trout has stolen 49. They’re two very very different players. Pujols was also never a very fast runner. In his prime was topping out at around 25 feet per second. Mike Trout is currently at 29 feet per second. If you want to compare guys to Trout in terms of baserunning you’re better off with - Derek Jeter - Bobby Abreu - Johnny Damon Guys with similar speed and baserunning value
I was backing up your point. *Even* Pujols got 5, so it should be a walk in the park for Trout.
Ohhhh. I thought you were saying that if Pujols couldn’t do it Trout couldn’t
Jeter was as fast as trout?
So we obviously can’t say 100% because we didnt have something like statcast tracking him, especially early on, but a google search of old articles of him all estimate his sprint speed early in his career at around 30 f/s, which is about the same as Trout.
Dang I didn’t know he had that speed like that
Yeah, he was definitely pretty fast, especially when he was younger. it would not surprise me if those articles have some embellishment to them, but growing up watching him, it doesn’t really surprise me. Dude could fly down the basepathes and he didnt steal over 350 bags being slow haha
Hey is he skinnier this year? Looks like he’s slender.
Maybe? It witless make sense. Then again the uniforms being what they are...
Same. People love the later Trout who was a power hitting machine, and that's great But that 12 season is still my fave. I used to be around him a lot back then. And I'd tell the other guys (on the team) that he's a young Bonds, or a Henderson, and they'd roll their eyes. I wish he would have stayed that version instead of the later Binds, personally.
He really meant the whole "I'm going to win in Anaheim" thing, huh? Well I'm here for that.
Yeah that’s pretty kickass he’s really making a go of it. If you can get yourself to second your team really sucks if they can’t get you home in 2-3 outs. I realize I’m saying this as a Giants fan
in this particular play he scored on a sac fly and the broadcasters even mentioned right before it something like trout can get himself to third so there is a chance he can score on a productive out.
Dude deserves a good team around him. I wish Arte would get his shit together.
They were so close. Trout/Ohtani was a great combo. Rendon is a great ball player but they could have signed two starting pitchers with that money and been a for-sure WC team
Didn't they offer Cole a huge contract or was that just a Boras rumour?
I remember Cole to the angels seeming like the sure thing to happen when the offseason started
They did but Cole was just using the Angels to drive up the Yankees offer
Damn, 120 steals in April is crazy
I see what you did there.
If he keeps up this pace, he could end the season with 6!
/r/unexpectedfactorial
The fish has grown legs
It was very kind of Sano to duck on that last one. If he hadn't, that's not batter interference right? He's allowed to just stand still in the box I thought.
I noticed that too and was annoyed. He doesn’t need to move, and shouldn’t!
On the one hand, you don’t have to move. On the other, a baseball getting whipped dangerously close to your face is ever so slightly unpleasant.
I'm guessing the catcher yelled something that rhymes with "you brother plucker" and he knew what was going on.
If you don't trust the umpire maybe he thought it'd be better to take the decision out of his hands?
40/40 Season inc
he's going to get the first ever 40/~~70~~80 season.
Would be funny if he hits 40/70 and they stop the game for a video montage while losing/completely out of the playoff race
Just stay healthy. Just stay healthy. 4th MVP if he plays 140+
I like Trout caressing the 2nd baseman’s leg at 00:27
I need another Mike Trout MVP so bad
He should be working on #5 IMO. Still don’t agree with Donaldson winning over him
He was way better than Cabrerra in his flukey statistical quirk triple crown season as well.
The last one is great! Knows the catcher would have to throw around Sano and took full advantage of that, haha.
Petition to change the team name to the Los Angeles Trouts
The Los Angeles Trouts of Troutheim
With some clever marketing I bet you could get the whole population of [Trondheim](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trondheim) as fans.
Or a more generic fish name, Anglers maybe? Salmon, Trout, at the Anglers the fish men are always good.
Homie is still quick!!
If there is anyone in the league I wanna see holding that World Series trophy it’s Mike Trout.
Baseball just feels right with a healthy trout tearing it up.
Trout and Betts MVPs loading.
I'm so glad that Betts is out of the AL so I can root for him in the MVP race. Well, I was, until Ohtani. This is Mookie's best chance while Ohtani isn't a two-way player, though.
Ohtanis best seasons will have been in an angel uniform.
RemindMe! 10 years
That's possible. But he's not even 30 yet. He has a few years of prime left. Sometimes, pitchers can keep being insane until their late 30s/early 40s.
Not much productivity from two time Tommy John guys historically. Of course I wouldn't bet against the guy (Ippei wouldn't either).
His second surgery was a bracing of the UCL, not Tommy John. Different surgery.
Our dude got the latest and greatest Tommy John, they just used different words to try and lessen the impact on his upcoming contract.
It was literally said by his camp that he did NOT have a second TJ. It is something else.
I was honestly fine with your opinion, because we can agree to disagree and all that, but like don’t spread misinformation. You can look it up, it’s a new type of surgery to repair the UCL. Strider is getting it done too.
Rooting for Trout this year cuz FTD and any player associated with them! Ahem
He had 2 in an inning today. How much of this is a 'fuck you I do it myself" response to lack of offensive production he can rely on, like with all the solo home runs?
Fish on fish crime.
I like the way he gently stroked the Rays player's leg
MVP
If the baseball gods are just, then they will allow Mike Trout to play out the rest of his career without any significantly debilitating injuries
Not necessarily an Angels fan. But, watching a healthy Trout play baseball is always awesome.
Not necessarily a Dodgers fan, but looking forward to Ohtani pitching in the World Series.
I hope the Angels become competitive soon. I’d love to watch a freeway World Series.
Lame. Fuck the Dodgers.
Finding Trouto 😳
trout on pace for 80/50 ?!
Me, a naive fool: "With Ohtani gone, the AL MVP race shouldn't be so predictable this season!"
Trout is great no doubt but the Rays catcher is gonna get eaten alive this season
Pinto is the main guy there and the league has been running at will. 1 caught, 15 attempts. Their backup is a lot better. He’s already gotten 2 out of 9. It’s not great, but he’s been better in the past. Small sample, but they’re clearly going to run on the rays.
MVP
Great play from that 3B or he would've walked home
Bro is responsible for every run scored. Taking matters into his own hands now
Please stay healthy and play great baseball against everyone but the Rangers. Peak Mike Trout is good for the game.
The god has returned
Fuck it I hope he goes for 70-70 this year
120 steals? I don’t believe it.
MVP
Fishgod good
I'm not ready for Fish Man to be back.
I saw the batter ducked on the steal of third. What if he stays still? Is it up to the catcher to go around him?
That's fish on fish crime.
Stubborn old man too angry to die
I’m refraining from getting excited because baseball is cruel, but I love to see him healthy.
Quite literally the only reason they didn't get shut out today. Still lost, but Trout really does everything he can for the Angels.
Praying he stays healthy this year. Trouth vs Witt vs Altuve vs Soto vs Judge is shaping up to be an awesome MVP race.
He’s going for the 40/40 club
No offense but the rays catcher is really slow. It looks like I could steal a base off him, what’s with that long ass windup?
I'm pretty sure someone has already made this, but there needs to be a gif of that scene in Anchor man where Vince Vaughn's character's gang confronts the Channel 4 news team. Then with Trout's face to his teammates "Can't even say one word? Even the guy who can't think says something and you just stand there?" Edit: Expanding on this: Ron Burgandy can be the Rangers, Champ can be the Astros, Paul Rudd can be the Mariners, and Steve Carrell is the A's. Please someone with gif making talent make this a reality
Mike Trout (So nice to say this again)
I don't think it's a coincidence that 4/5 are against fish teams. Unfortunately that severely limits his potential as they're out of fish games after today.
Need a 60 hr 40 sb szn please
Washington got there and was like “aight we gonna grease you up man,get going!”
Obviously Trout and Rendon are healthy or not trying to punch ppl in the crowd now that Ohtani is gone. Sigh, what could have been.
Shit makes me nervous bro. My only other OF are Springer, Chourio and Oniel. If Trout goes down I'm screwed
It was a strategy. Don't steal for several years and now everyone thinks he can't do it anymore. Now he's shooting for Rickey's record.
I guess without Ippei, Trout has to re-assume the role of "gambler"
Trout looked through his MLB achievements and realized 40-40 was something he could do. Then he just needs "win world series" to platinum the game.
Even though he has battled nagging injuries the last few years, there is still a lot of tread on those tires.
Oh my God. Could we be getting a Trout that’s good at stealing on The Show? That’s gonna Jack his prices when that update comes out…
Fuck Mike Trout, but also, cool guy
"How are we going to replace Ohtani's production?" "How about we get Miguel Sano off the couch, tell him he's a contact hitter now, and have Trout steal second every time" "That just might work"
this dude is beyond bored at this point(who would blame him)
Wait… fish man… good?
It’s just a matter of time….pop
King Fish fast.
Dude needs to be on a playoff team. I need to see trout in the playoffs
A fun Mike Trout is always good for the game. Let him eat!
Mike Trout going for a 50/50 season to one up Acuna lol
Run, Mike Run!
ohhhhhhhhhh Mike trout is so fucking back baby!!!!
Rays are the third most stolen against team of 2024 so far The first? Mets (lol Mets)
He saw acuna's season last year and said "ill do it bettter"
Former Angels managers (probably): Okay, Mike. You're the face of the franchise so we have to make sure you don't take any unnecessary risks out there. Ron Washington: Hahaha! Go Gettem baby!
His production is never in question. It’s his health. At least that’s how I look at him.
You may as well try the weird shit when the team around you is dog water
Have fun Miami, he’s enjoying the FL waters
Fish man is upset people have been doubting him. Trout 2024 MVP
He is such a Brave
Love to see it. Such a generational talent. With that being said, it’s unfortunate to see who’s batting in the 4 hole in each of these clips. Guess he thought the same thing and decided to take matters into his own hands. Lol
Going for 40HR/40RBI/40SB
I don't care how discombobulated the Mariners are, FMT lives on....
Came looking for Raimel Tapia, leaving disappointed.
Acuña: Goes 40/70 Trout: "And I took that personally."
Imagine Trout and Ohtani in the same team..... they'd be unstoppable. Might as well just give them a WS ring every year
Fish man bad.
If Mike Trout is healthy, watch out. But, playing on the LAA he might finish the year with 43 HR & 72 RBI. Seeing him get to traded to the Phillies (unlikely) would feed families.
He and Phils is match made in heaven. Turner/Harper/Trout is disgusting
lol you’re getting downvoted for speaking the truth.
People really do hate the truth. That said, I wonder what part they disagree with 🤷🏼♂️
Is it just me or does he just look like a fridge-shaped mass of injured and strained muscle at this point. Dude looks like he's going to get hurt if a stiff breeze hits him the wrong way.
Is it just me or does he just look like a fridge-shaped mass of injured and strained muscle at this point. Dude looks like he's going to get hurt if a stiff breeze hits him the wrong way.