Team USA defeated Team Columbia in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and advanced to the quarterfinals. Fans took notice of captain Mike Trout's incredible performance as he led his home country with a 1.421 OPS in pool play (5-for-12 (.417), 3B, HR, 5 BB).
"Mike Trout led Team USA." - Talkin' Baseball
Trout has been one of the best players in the MLB. Despite his incredible talent, the Los Angeles Angels have been unable to make the playoffs since 2014 and have been one of the worst teams in the league.
Trout's presence in the team has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dismal Angels side. The team's lack of success has been a source of frustration for fans, and they are now ready to see Trout succeed on a winning team.
Baseball fans feel Mike Trout deserves to be on a team that can make the playoffs consistently and have a chance to win the World Series:
Ever since the start of his MLB career in 2011, Mike Trout has been with the LA Angels. Currently, the LA Angels and Mike have a 12-year, $426 million contract which was signed on March 20, 2019.
Mike Trout is playing his first World Baseball Classic
Los Angeles Angels All-Star center fielder Mike Trout is participating for the first time in the World Baseball Classic. The slugger reportedly decided to join the tournament after seeing the United States win the 2017 WBC championship. In July 2022, it was announced that he would serve as the captain of Team USA.
"Team USA goes back on top thanks to Mike again." - MLB
Since Team Venezuela topped their bracket with a 4-0 record, they will face Team USA on Saturday in Miami.