Michael Nelson Trout, also known as Mike Trout, is a professional baseball center fielder who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Born on August 7, 1991, in Vineland, New Jersey, Mike was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft. Mike has only gone from strength to strength since entering the majors and is widely regarded as one of the best players in MLB currently. He is an eleven-time MLB All-Star, three-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a nine-time winner of the Silver Slugger Award.
Mike signed a 12-year, $426 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, the second-richest contract in the history of North American sports and fourth in professional sports in general (and the second-biggest contract at the time of signing), in 2019.
Mike is a gifted all-rounder. He is a great hitter, a great fielder, and a great baserunner. He has also captained the United States national team during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
What was the total number of games Mike Trout didn't play in during 2020?
Mike Trout missed a total of 61 games in 2020 after he was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 17 with a right calf strain. He was then transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 28. He returned to the lineup on September 5 but was eventually shut down for the rest of the season on September 25.
Despite being plagued with injuries that season, Mike still had a productive year hitting .281/.390/.603 with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs in 139 games. He was named to the All-MLB First Team for the second time in his career.
How many games has Mike Trout missed in his MLB career?
Mike Trout has missed 537 games in his MLB career as of August 6, 2023. He has missed an average of 41 games per season, having played for 13 seasons in the majors. The most games he has missed in a single season was 61 in 2020.
Mike's list of injuries during his career has always been a cause for concern. He has missed significant game time, tending to injuries to his thumb, wrist, foot, and back.
Mike Trout's missed games by season
| Year | Games Missed |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 17 |
FAQs
A. Mike Trout is an American professional baseball center-fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball. He is widely regarded for his exceptional athleticism and tenacity on the field.
A. Mike Trout missed 61 games during the 2020 season, the most games he has ever missed in a single season.
A. Mike Trout has missed a total of 537 games in his MLB career as of August 6, 2023, at an average of 41 games per season.
A. Mike Trout is 6 feet 2 inches tall, 1.88 meters in metric units.
A. A one-team man, Mike Trout has only played for the Los Angeles Angels after they selected him in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft.
A. Mike Trout has been selected to the All-Star game eleven times up until now.
