Mike Trout, the full name Michael Nelson Trout, is a professional baseball center fielder from the United States. He was a Major League Baseball player with the Los Angeles Angels (MLB). He is an eight-time MLB All-Star, a three-time American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP), and a seven-time Silver Slugger Award winner.
He was selected by the Angels in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft. He made a brief major league stint in 2011 before becoming a regular with the Angels the following season. Similarly, he earned the 2012 American League Rookie of the Year Award on a continuous basis. He has been considered as one of the top current players in MLB as a result of his four-game winning streak.
Similarly, from 2012 through 2014, he led the American League in runs and times on base four times. In 2019, he lead all active major league ballplayers in batting average. He now has the second-highest contract in North American sports history and the second-highest contract in professional sports in general. And here are his top 12 Mike Trout quotes that will inspire you to win. And, when you’ve read his quotes, tell us which one is your favorite.
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“You surprise yourself on some balls off the bat. You don’t think you have a chance to catch it. And then your natural ability just takes over.”― Mike Trout
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“Keep your head on the ball. You’ve got to hit it first, then look where it goes. People get in trouble when they look for where the ball’s going, and they haven’t even hit it yet.”― Mike Trout
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“When we get in late and the only thing open is fast food, it can be tough to maintain a healthy diet.”― Mike Trout
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“As a kid, I had this ultimate goal to be a teacher. I wanted to be a history teacher like my dad.”― Mike Trout
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“I THINK PEOPLE KEEP BASEBALLS IN THEIR CARS, JUST TO BE PREPARED IN CASE THEY SEE ME. IT’S COOL TO GET RECOGNIZED IN PUBLIC; IT’S AN INCREDIBLE FEELING.”― MIKE TROUT
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“I used to get made fun of in the minor leagues. I’d be 0 for 2, and then in my last at-bat I’d hit a chopper that wouldn’t even reach the shortstop, and I’d get a hit out of it. The guys would be all over me, but a hit’s a hit. I’ll take 3,000 of ’em.”― Mike Trout
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“I always dreamed of making it in baseball, but life has moved pretty quickly for me.”― Mike Trout
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“Growing up, I was such a picky eater. I’m finally starting to expand.”― Mike Trout
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“As I get older every year, I’m eating better. As a kid, who can turn down chips and candy? But I’m getting better.”― Mike Trout
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“I didn’t know anything about the Angels when I first got there. But they really are a good organization.”― Mike Trout
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“I’m not really a big Springsteen guy. I’ll listen to the music, but … I didn’t really get attached to it as much as, like, country artists. That’s really who I listen to.”― Mike Trout
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“I grew up a Phillies fan. Me and my buddies tailgated a couple of times when they won the World Series. I like just being in that atmosphere.”― Mike Trout
