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Los Angeles Angels: Where Mike Trout Ranks Among the All Time Greats

By Manny Gómez

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 27: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reacts before a game against the Boston Red Sox on June 27, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JUNE 27: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim reacts before a game against the Boston Red Sox on June 27, 2018 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) /
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Ken Griffey Jr. recieved the highest amount of votes for the HOF by percentage than any player all time.
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Home Runs (HR)

For his career, Mike Trout has 240 HR. The most HR he has ever hit in a single season is 41 in 2015, followed by 39 in 2018. Based on his average HR per season, Trout is expected to hit at least 30 HR per season.

After eight seasons, Trout has more HR (240) than the following members of the 500 HR club:

  • Ken Griffey Jr. (238)
  • Mark McGwire (229)
  • Barry Bonds (222)
  • Sammy Sosa (171)

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Mike Trout currently has 648 RBI for his career. Despite playing for a low scoring LA Angels, Trout has driven in 90 or more runs 4x in his career, leading MLB in 2014 with 111 RBI.

After eight seasons, Trout has more RBI (648) than the following all time great power hitters:

  • Mark McGwire (632)
  • Frank Thomas (562)
  • Sammy Sosa (523)
  • Jim Thome (471)

Runs Scored (R)

Runs are how games are decided, and Mike Trout’s ability to get on base paired with his base running abilities makes him one of the best baserunners in MLB. In his career, Trout has lead MLB in R 4x (2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016).

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For Trout’s career, he has scored 793 runs which is more than the following players:

  • Willie Mays (777)
  • Alex Rodriguez (760)
  • Ken Griffey Jr. (695)
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