Michael Nelson Trout is an American professional baseball center fielder currently on the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Mike was born on August 7, 1991, in Vineland, New Jersey and went to Millville Senior High School in Millville. He played both baseball and basketball in school.
Selected by the Angels in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft, Mike has not looked back ever since. Widely regarded as one of the best players in the league currently, Mike has won numerous accolades during his time in the majors. He is a three-time AL MVP winner, an eleven-time MLB All-Star, a whopping nine-time Silver Slugger Awardee, and twice the recipient of the Hank Aaron Award.
Mike’s has earned a silver for his national team in the final of the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
How old is Mike Trout?
Mike Trout is 32 years old as of August 2023. He was born on August 7, 1991, in Vineland, New Jersey. Mike was born to Jeff and Debbie and has two siblings; a sister, Teal and a brother, Tyler, who are older than him. Mike grew up near Millville and attended Millville Senior High School. He picked up playing baseball very early and played Little League Baseball as a junior.
Mike Trout's early life
Born in Vineland, New Jersey, Mike grew up in Millville, New Jersey. Trout grew up a die-hard Philadelphia Phillies fan. He began his baseball career at Cal Ripken Baseball, where he played as a shortstop.
Mike was named the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year in 2009 and the New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year. He started as a pitcher and shortstop earlier in his career and shifted to the outfield during his senior year.
Mike was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2011.
How old was Mike Trout when he made his MLB debut?
Mike Trout was 19 when he made his MLB debut on July 8, 2011. He was the youngest player in the American League at the time of his debut. Mike went 0-for-3 with a walk in his debut, but he hit his first career home run the following day.
FAQs
A. Mike Trout plays as a center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball.
A. Mike Trout is 32 years old as of 2023. He was born on August 7, 1991, in Vineland, New Jersey.
A. Mike Trout has only played for the Los Angeles Angels during his MLB career.
A. Mike Trout has been selected to the All-Star game ten times up until now.
A. Mike Trout was born in Vineland, New Jersey, to parents Jeff and Debbie Trout
