Mike Trout on having Albert Pujols on Los Angeles Angels coaching staff: "Any questions you have, just ask him. He’s been through it all"

Albert Pujols has joined the Los Angeles Angels coaching staff, and Mike Trout understands the value he brings to the team. Pujols played for the Angels from 2012-2021 and is back with the team as part of his contract. His deal included an agreement that he would return to the team's staff following his retirement as a player.

This came as somewhat of a surprise, because the Angels traded Pujols to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2021 season. Meany feared the relationship between the two sides had been soured beyond the point of repair. Thankfully for the Angels, they were able to bring in the legendary Pujols to help their organization.

Sam Blum shared the comments from Trout on Twitter.

"It’s pretty cool," Trout said. "Obviously having his presence in this locker room for the younger guys and the guys that’ve been up here. Any questions you have, just ask him. He’s been through it all."

Albert Pujols is a bona fide legend of MLB and one of the most respected players in recent memory. His last season with the St. Louis Cardinals was one of the best sendoffs for a Hall of Famer ever. Now, he looks to add to his legacy by helping get the Los Angeles Angels into the playoffs. A feat that has eluded them for the better part of a decade.

Sam Blum also provided some context into the duties and title Pujols will have via Twitter.

"His official title is special assistant. He’ll work with Perry, the coaching staff, prospects in the DR, etc.," Blum tweeted.

The next chapter of Pujols' career has begun, and it will be fascinating to see where it goes.

Can Albert Pujols help take Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels to the next level?

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Between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, they certainly have the star power to get there. Unfortunately, the pair of stars has yet to have the supporting cast they need to make it to the next level. If Albert Pujols can help get them there, Angels fans will be quick to forgive him for his relatively poor years with the team.

The Los Angeles Angels' lack of playoff success has been held against Mike Trout for a long time, despite all his efforts to end it.

This is a crucial season for Trout and the Angels, with Pujols there to help them reach the ultimate goal.