Michael “Mike” Trout, a household name in baseball, is an American baseball player for the Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels (MLB). He is a center fielder.

Mike was an eight-time Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star, a three-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a seven-time Silver Slugger Award winner.

Estimated Net Worth of Michael Nelson Trout:

Michael Nelson Trout has a plethora of endorsement and sponsorship deals. Since 2012, he has been a partner and investor in Bodyarmor SuperDrink. Additionally, he is a sponsored athlete for Subway, Rawlings, Land Rover, and SuperPretzel. Additionally, Nike began selling Mike Trout-branded shoes in 2014.

He has endorsement deals worth an estimated $2.5 million. On March 20, 2019, he agreed to a 12-year, $426 million contract with the Angels.

HE IS SAID TO BE WORTH $630 MILLION IN NET WORTH.

Michael Nelson Trout Education and Early Childhood

Mike was born in Vineland, New Jersey on 7 August 1991. He is the son of Jeff Trout and Debbie Busonick Trout (mother). Teal Trout (sister) and Tyler Trout (brother) are his two older siblings (brother). His father was also a baseball player when he was a child.

Jeff attended the University of Delaware and played baseball. After four years in minor league baseball, he tore his plantar fascia and suffered knee injuries.

Mike was a huge Philadelphia Phillies fan growing up and attended their 2008 World Series parade.

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Mike began his baseball career in the Cal Ripken Baseball League, a division of the Babe Ruth League. His primary position was shortstop, and he wore the number two jersey. He switched to the #1 jersey in high school. He attended Lakeside Middle School and later graduated from Millville Senior High School in 2009. Prior to the 2009 MLB Draft, he intended to play baseball at East Carolina University.

Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance

Mike is 29 years old, and his zodiac sign is Leo, the mighty lion, as he was born on 7 August. He is 6 feet 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall and weighs approximately 235 pounds (or 106 kg).

He adheres to a strict diet regimen in order to maintain his health and fitness level in order to continue playing baseball. His brown hair and brown eyes contrast beautifully with his smooth skin and muscular body structure.

Career in High School

Mike earned five letters in baseball and basketball during his high school years (three in baseball and two in basketball). He first gained national attention as a sophomore when he joined the Millville Senior High Thunderbolts.

One of his best baseball moments occurred during a game against the Vineland Fighting Clan, the school’s biggest rival. Millville hadn’t beaten Vineland since 2003, so it was a glorious moment when Mike led a squad of nine seniors and tossed a complete-game two-hitter to earn a 2-1 victory.

He threw a no-hitter against Egg Harbor Township High School during his junior year. While he began his career as a pitcher and shortstop, he was moved to the outfield his senior year. He then hit 18 home runs, a record for a New Jersey high school.

Additionally, he competed in travel ball with the Tri-State Arsenal, including the 2007 and 2008 Perfect Game WWBA Championships in Jupiter, Florida. He attended the Area Code Games the summer before his senior year and went 6-for-11 against some of the country’s best players.

Michael Nelson Trout Minor League and Draft

Mike was drafted 25th overall by the Los Angeles Angels in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He began his professional career in 2009 with the Arizona Angels (a farm team of the Los Angeles Angels) of the Arizona League’s rookie level. He batted.360 with a.418 on-base percentage (OBP) and a.506 slugging percentage (SLG) in 187 plate appearances over 39 games with one home run, 25 runs batted in (RBIs), and 13 stolen bases.

Mike began the 2010 season with Cedar Rapids, where he hit.362 with a.454 on-base percentage and a.526 slugging percentage in 82 games. He added six home runs, 39 RBIs, and 45 stolen bases. Trout was promoted to Rancho Cucamonga, a Class-A club in the advanced division.

He was the youngest player (19 years old) to win the 2010 J.G. Taylor Spink Award as the Topps Minor League Player of the Year. In his second season, he hit.341 with 47 extra-base hits, 73 walks, and 56 stolen bases.

Mike began the 2011 season with the Class SS Texas League’s Arkansas Travelers. In his first 75 games, he batted.324 with nine home runs, 27 RBIs, and 28 stolen bases.

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Between 2011 and 2014

Mike was promoted to the major leagues on 8 July 2011 due to an injury to outfielder Peter Bourjos. He initially struggled, however, and was returned to the minors. On 19 August, he was promoted again and made his major league debut, going 0-for-3.

He appeared in 40 major league games and batted.220 with a.281 OBP and.390 SLG. On August 30, he became the Angels’ youngest player to hit two home runs in a single game, becoming the youngest to do so.

Mike’s first four-hit game came on June 4, 2012, and his second came just 15 days later. He was named co-Player of the Week in the American League alongside Torii Hunter. Nelson  set both an Angels franchise and American League rookie record on 22 July 2012 when he crossed home plate in 14 consecutive games following a run scored in a game.

Michael became the youngest player to win the BBWAA Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award and the American League Rookie of the Year Award on 12 November 2012. Additionally, he was the recipient of the Heart and Hustle Award, the Silver Slugger Award, and the Fielding Bible Award.

He was initially assigned to left field during the 2013-14 season, but was later assigned to center field. He finished the 2013 season with a 9.2 WAR (the highest in baseball) and a walk rate of 15.4 percent. Nelson signed a one-year contract worth $1 million in 2014.

He also won his first All-Star game Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Additionally, he was named the American League’s (AL) MVP. Mike batted in 157 games in 2014. 287 total bases, 36 home runs, 39 doubles, nine triples, 111 RBIs, 16 steals, and 115 runs scored.

From 2015 to the Present

Michael Nelson Trout became the youngest player to reach 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases on 17 April 2015, breaking Alex Rodriguez’s record. He finished with 41 home runs and 90 RBIs on the season.

Additionally, he won his fourth Silver Slugger Award and his second American League MVP award. Mike appeared in 159 games in 2016, batting.315 with 29 home runs, 30 stolen bases, and 100 RBI.

He doubled down the third baseline on his 26th birthday for his 1000th career hit. He appeared in only 114 games due to his thumb injury, but he managed 92 runs, 33 home runs, 22 stolen bases, 94 walks, and a batting average of.306.

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He batted.312/.460/.628 for the 2018 season, totaling 101 runs scored, 39 home runs, 79 RBIs, 24 stolen bases, and a 92.31 stolen base percentage.

Nelson was named AL Player of the Week for the fourth time in his career and also appeared in eight consecutive All-Star games during the 2019 season. He finished the season with a career-high 45 home runs and led the American League in both OBP and SLG. On 24 October 2019, he was presented with the AL Hank Aaron Award. He also won his third American League MVP award.

He hit his 300th career home run on 5 September 2020, breaking the Angels’ all-time home run record.

Michael Nelson Trout’s Private Life

Mike proposed to Jessica Cox, Aaron Cox’s sister, in July 2016. They tied the knot on 9 December 2017. Beckham Aaron Trout, their first child, was born on 30 July 2020.

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Michael Nelson Trout  suffered a thumb injury in 2017 in which he tore his ulnar collateral ligament. He required surgery and was sidelined for six to eight weeks. He underwent cryoablation on 9 September 2019 to treat a neuroma in his right foot.

Michael Nelson Trout Presence on Social Media

2.5 million followers on Twitter

1.8 million followers on Instagram

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mike Trout a high school graduate?

Yes, Michael Nelson Trout was drafted out of high school by the Los Angeles Angels.

How much money does Mike Trout earn?

Mike Trout earns 33.25 million dollars per year.

What is the name of Mike Trout’s wife?

In 2017, Mike Trout married Jessica Cox.

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