Mike Trout's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mike Trout.

Mike Trout is a highly acclaimed American professional baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels. Renowned as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, particularly of his generation, he boasts an impressive resume, including being an 11-time All-Star, a three-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a nine-time Silver Slugger Award winner. Trout also captained the United States national team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, earning a spot on the All-World Baseball Classic Team.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1934: Tied Major League Rookie Record

In July 2012, Mike Trout's 34 runs scored tied the Major League rookie record with Cleveland Indians first baseman Hal Trosky in 1934.

1936: First Rookie Since Joe DiMaggio

In 2012, Mike Trout became the first rookie to drive in at least 55 runs and score 80 runs in 81 games since Joe DiMaggio in 1936.

1964: Fourth Rookie to Score 120 or More Runs Since 1964

On September 21, 2012, Mike Trout became the fourth rookie to score 120 or more runs since 1964.

1972: Youngest Player to Hit 20 Home Runs and Steal 40 Bases

In 2012, Mike Trout became the youngest player ever to hit at least 20 home runs and steal at least 40 bases in a season, surpassing Houston Astros center fielder César Cedeño, who accomplished the feat in 1972.

2001: Most Games with Three or More Runs Scored

In 2012, Mike Trout scored three runs, marking the tenth time in the season he scored three or more runs in one game, the most since Sammy Sosa's 11 games in 2001.

2001: AL Rookie of the Month Four Times

In August 2012, Mike Trout became the first American League rookie since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001 to win Rookie of the Month four times during a single season.

2004: WAR Above 10.0

According to Baseball-Reference.com, in 2012, Mike Trout finished with a wins above replacement (WAR) value of 10.9. He was the first position player to have a WAR above 10.0 since Barry Bonds for the San Francisco Giants in 2004.

2005: Led League in Stolen Bases

In 2012, Mike Trout became the first Angels player to lead the league in stolen bases since Chone Figgins did so in 2005.

2010: Topps Minor League Player of the Year

After the 2010 season, Mike Trout received the Topps Minor League Player of the Year Award, becoming the youngest player to win the award. He was also named a Baseball America All-Star and a Topps Class A All-Star.

2011: Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year

For the 2011 season, Mike Trout was named Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year after hitting .326/.414/.544 with 11 home runs, 38 RBIs, 82 runs scored, and 33 stolen bases in 91 games. He was also named an outfielder on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All-Star team.

November 12, 2012: BBWAA Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award

On November 12, 2012, Mike Trout won the BBWAA Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award, receiving all first-place votes, becoming the first Angels player since Tim Salmon in 1993 to win it, and the youngest AL Rookie of the Year winner. He was the 18th unanimous winner.

2012: AL Rookie of the Year Award

In 2012, Mike Trout became a regular player for the Angels, winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award unanimously.

2012: MVP Runner-Up

In 2012, Mike Trout finished second in the voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

2012: Led American League in Runs

In 2012, Mike Trout led the American League in runs.

2012: Angels Rookie Record

In 2012, Mike Trout scored his 100th run of the season, becoming the second Angels rookie to score at least 100 runs in a season after Devon White. Trout also set a new Angels record for runs scored in a rookie season, passing White.

2013: MVP Runner-Up

In 2013, Mike Trout finished second in the voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

2013: Led American League in Times on Base

In 2013, Mike Trout led the American League in times on base.

November 13, 2014: AL MVP Award

On November 13, 2014, Mike Trout was unanimously selected as the AL MVP, becoming the sixth player in MLB history to win both the regular-season MVP and the All-Star Game MVP in the same season. He was also the fifth-youngest MVP ever, the 17th unanimous winner, and the third in Angels' history after Vladimir Guerrero in 2004.

2014: AL MVP Award

In 2014, Mike Trout was awarded the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

April 17, 2015: Youngest to 100 Home Runs and 100 Stolen Bases

On April 17, 2015, Mike Trout became the youngest player in MLB history to reach 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases, achieving this milestone at 23 years and 253 days old, surpassing Alex Rodriguez's previous record from 1999.

2015: MVP Runner-Up

In 2015, Mike Trout finished second in the voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

2015: Led American League in Times on Base

In 2015, Mike Trout led the American League in times on base.

June 2016: Named Baseball's Best Active Player

In June 2016, Sporting News named Mike Trout "baseball's best [active] player", recognizing his outstanding performance and contributions to the sport.

August 12, 2016: Accumulated Most WAR through Age-24 Season Since 1913

According to Fangraphs, on August 12, 2016, Mike Trout had accumulated more WAR through his age-24 season than any other player since 1913, with 45, surpassing Mickey Mantle, Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, and Ted Williams. Alex Rodriguez was seventh.

2016: Led American League in Runs

In 2016, Mike Trout led the American League in runs.

2016: 2016 AL MVP Award

In 2016, Mike Trout was announced as the AL MVP for the second time in his career. Trout joined Barry Bonds as the only other player in MLB history to finish top 2 for the MVP in five straight seasons. He also won the 2016 Esurance MLB/This Year in Baseball Award for Best Major Leaguer.

September 6, 2017: Franchise Record for Consecutive Games with a Walk

On September 6, 2017, Mike Trout drew a walk in his 14th consecutive game against the Oakland Athletics, surpassing Albie Pearson's franchise record of 13 set in 1961.

September 29, 2017: 200th Career Home Run

On September 29, 2017, Mike Trout hit his 200th career home run off of Marco Gonzales of the Seattle Mariners, becoming the seventh player in history to reach 200 or more home runs before the end of his age-25 season.

2018: MVP Runner-Up

In 2018, Mike Trout finished second in the voting for the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

2018: Led American League in Times on Base

In 2018, Mike Trout led the American League in times on base.

October 24, 2019: Trout wins AL Hank Aaron Award and AL MVP

On October 24, 2019, Mike Trout won the AL Hank Aaron Award. Additionally, Trout was named the AL MVP for the third time in his career. With this win, Trout joined Albert Pujols as the only active MLB players to have three MVP awards.

2019: Third AL MVP Award

In 2019, Mike Trout secured his third American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

September 5, 2020: Trout hits 300th career home run

On September 5, 2020, Mike Trout hit his 300th career home run off of Brandon Bielak of the Houston Astros, breaking the Angels' all-time home run record held by Tim Salmon.

April 15, 2023: Trout records his 300th career double

On April 15, 2023, Mike Trout hit his 300th career double in a game against the Red Sox. With this, Trout became the fourth player in Major League history to collect at least 300 career doubles, 300 career home runs, and 200 stolen bases by his age-31 season.

2023: World Baseball Classic Team

In 2023, Mike Trout captained the United States national team during the World Baseball Classic and was named to the All-World Baseball Classic Team.

April 9, 2024: Trout becomes fastest Angel to reach six home runs

On April 9, 2024, Mike Trout hit a home run in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the fastest player in Angels franchise history to reach six home runs, doing so in eleven games.