Mike Trout’s LA Angels have been starved of postseason success. Trout, despite being one of the best players in the league, has only played three postseason games in his potential Hall of Fame career.
In an interview with The Sports Lodge, Trout was asked if he would visit the White House and meet US President Donald Trump if the Angels were to win the World Series in the next four years.
The 11-time All-Star and three-time AL MVP had a one-word response:
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“Yeah.”
Mike Trout remains committed to the Angels and hopes to bring home the World Series.
Given how the Angels stack up compared to teams like the LA Dodgers and New York Yankees, a World Series appearance remains a far cry.
How Mike Trout has fared in 2025 Spring Training
Mike Trout was the starting right fielder against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. He played three innings, drawing a walk in his first plate appearance and striking out in the second.
He also made his first spring training appearance in right field following an offseason where he recovered from two meniscus surgeries last year.
“I felt like I took a couple good swings,” Trout said. “Just a tick late. Just seeing live pitching, trying to get my timing.”
The Angels will hope that moving Trout to right field and managing his workload in 2025 could help the three-time MVP stay healthy throughout the season. The organization has the best shot at making the postseason if Trout turns up to bat every single game.
General manager Perry Minasian said (via MLB.com):
“For us, taking the load off (him) in center field is really important, there’s a lot of responsibility that comes with center field. You have to worry about not only yourself, but both guys in the corners.
“It’s constant moving. You’re backing things up on both sides. You’re cutting right; you’re cutting left. In right field, it limits those responsibilities, and with our situation, we think it’s what’s best for the team.”
Trout is expected to divide his playing time between right field and DH in 2025.
Edited by Bhargav
