Angels Announce Historic Mike Trout News During Rays Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Los Angeles Angels (55-59) are five games out of a wild card spot as they search for their first playoff appearance since 2014.
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During the decade-long drought, the team’s biggest bright spot has been superstar outfielder Mike Trout. The 33-year-old veteran has carried Los Angeles since his AL Rookie of the Year season in 2012.
Trout has experienced a slight drop-off this year, but a dip for the three-time MVP still amounts to a productive season. He’s batting .237 with an .823 OPS, 19 home runs, and 47 RBIs over 86 games — all while battling a knee injury.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (27)Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Mike Trout Reaches Historic Milestone at Angel Stadium
During Wednesday’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, Trout achieved a statistical first and another entry in his Hall-of-Fame caliber career.
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The Angels announced: “Mike Trout has hit his 398th career home run and his 200th at Angel Stadium. He is the first player in Major League history to have 200+ HR and 100+ SB at any one ballpark.”
Trout’s Milestone Underscores a Hall of Fame Career in Progress
Trout’s professional journey began when he was selected 25th overall by the Angels in the 2009 MLB Draft. His rare blend of elite speed and power has enabled him to dominate opposing pitching for more than a decade:
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In his 2012 rookie season, Trout became the youngest player to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a single season. He led MLB with 49 stolen bases.
He holds single-season franchise records for on-base percentage (.460 in 2018), OPS (1.088 in 2018), walks (122 in 2018) and runs scored (129 in 2012).
He is an 11-time All-Star, a three-time AL MVP (2014, 2016, 2019) and a nine-time Silver Slugger Award winner
Trout’s 12-year, $426.5 million contract extension with the Angels, finalized in 2019, was the first $400 million deal in Major League history.
Trout’s consistency, longevity and dominance at Angel Stadium make this latest statistical anomaly a reflection of one of the most complete careers in modern baseball.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 6, 2025, where it first appeared.