Michael Nelson Trout is an American baseball player. A center fielder, he is currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in the MLB.

Mike Trout was born on August 7, 1991, in Vineland, New Jersey, United States. He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 8, 2011. He became an 11-time All-Star in 2012-2019 and 2021-2023. He has become one of the best players in American baseball. He is known for his hitting prowess, baserunning and defending skills. Additionally, he is very good at hitting pitches that are in the low strike zone. His baseball skills and power have drawn comparisons with Hall of Famer player Mickey Mantle.

Trout has so far achieved a batting average of .301 with 368 home runs, 940 RBI, 206 stolen bases, .412 OBP and .994 OPS in his career. He also represented Team USA IN The 2023 World Baseball Classic. He has the potential to be a future Hall of Famer in American baseball.

Mike Trout's Personal Information

Mike Trout’s Early Life

Mike Trout was born in Vineland, New Jersey but grew up in Millville, New Jersey. He started his baseball career in Cal Ripken Baseball, which is a division of the Babe Ruth League. He attended Lakeside Middle School. He also attended Millville Senior High School, where he played baseball and basketball for his school team, the Millville Thunderbolts. He also played college baseball at East Carolina University for the East Carolina Pirates. He participated in various baseball tournaments during 2007 and 2008 in the Tri-State Area, especially the Perfect Game WBBA Championships in Jupiter, Florida. He began working with coaches to prepare for his baseball career when he was 14 years old.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected him with the 25th overall pick of the 2009 MLB draft. He started his professional career in the minor leagues and has represented teams like Cedar Rapids Kernels (High-A), AZL Angels (Rookie), Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Single-A), Arkansas Travelers (Double-A), Scottsdale Scorpions, Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A), and Inland Empire 66ers (Single-A). He finally arrived in the MLB on July 8, 2011 with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Mike Trout’s Personal Life

Mike Trout's personal life consists of his family members including his parents Jeff Trout and Debbie Trout , his elder sister Teal and elder brother Tyler. He is also married to his wife Jessica Trout and they have a son named named Beckham Aaron Trout. Mike Trout grew up to be a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. He resides in Newport Beach, California during the off-season. Trout is also friends with Carlos Wentz, the former quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He also loves the NHL and NBA a lot. He supports the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL and the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Mike Trout’s hobbies include fishing, hunting and meteorology. Apart from this, he maintains a low profile and not much information is available about his personal life.

Mike Trout has involved himself in numerous charity works. He is a part of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which aims to stop suicide by helping people in distress. He has also teamed up with Care and Share Lunches to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious foods even when they do not get breakfast and lunches in schools. Trout is also a meMber of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, through which, he helps in developing the well-being and mental health of children in the United States.

Mike Trout’s Family Background

Mike Trout was born to Jeff and Debbie Trout (nee Busonick). His father Jeff is a sports lover and a former baseball player like himself. He played baseball at the University of Delaware and was selected by the Minnesota Twins during the 5th round of the 1983 MLB Draft. He played 4 years of minor league baseball until his career was ended by knee injuries and a torn plantar fascia. He has claimed that his son is easily the better baseballer out of both of them.

Debbie Trout (nee Busonick) is Mike Trout’s mother. She, as per online sources is a former collegiate basketball player at the University of Delaware. Not much information is available regarding her but apparently, she is a homemaker. Her son has stated that her support towards his career is one of the most important things in his life.

Mike Trout also has an older brother named Tyler and an older sister named Teal. His elder sister Teal Levick, presently works as a real estate agent at TealEstate, LLC as per her Instagram account. No information is available in the public sphere about the life of Mike Trout's elder brother Tyler.

Mike Trout’s parents have always taught him and his siblings to treat everyone with respect and to have a healthy balance in their lives.

Mike Trout’s Wife

Mike Trout’s wife is Jessica Tara Trout. She was born Jessica Tara Cox on October 5, 1989, and is from Millville, New Jersey. She is currently 34 years old.

Jessica Trout is currently an elementary school teacher in New Jersey, where she is seeking an apprenticeship position at the Dennis Township School Board. She usually handles kinds from primary schools. However, she is also associated with many charity drives, especially the Los Angeles Angels Wives Charity.

Mike and Jessica first met each other during high school in Millville, New Jersey. Mike apparently would always sit at the back of the classroom so that he could be closer to his future wife. They had a long-distance relationship and eventually got engaged on June 28, 2016. Finally, the couple tied the knot on December 9, 2017, in a private ceremony in California.

Mike Trout’s Kids

Mike and Jessica Trout have one child. They welcomed their son Beckham Aaron Trout on July 30, 2020. He is currently 3 years old as of March 2024. Little Beckham had accompanied his father Mike to the All-Star Game in 2022. He also enjoys snowy vacations with his father.

Mike Trout’s Social Media

Mike Trout is quite active on social media. He can be found on Instagram at @miketrout. The account has 2.2 M followers and Trout posts videos and images regarding his professional and personal life on this account.

Mike Trout is also available on Twitter at @MikeTrout. This account has 2.5 M followers and Trout tweets about his baseball career on this handle.

Mike Trout’s Net Worth

As per caknowledge.com, in 2023, Mike Trout has an estimated net worth of $150 million. He has achieved this net worth mainly because of baseball playing skills and increase in salary. Additionally, he also has achieved this net worth through his various endorsements deals, brand ambassadors deals and investments. Here is his net worth throughout the years so far:

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Mike Trout’s Brand Ambassador

Mike Trout has been a brand ambassador for several brands throughout the years. In 2014, he became the brand ambassador for Nike for their new line of shoes. He also became a brand ambassador for Topps, the card-collecting company.

In 2015, he worked and showed his support for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Since then he has also been a brand ambassador for baseball equipment company Rawlings, Land Rover and Subway, the fast-food chain.

Mike Trout is also the owner of business ventures like Your Game Isn't Over Yet (Clothing for Charity, Collaboration) and Trout National - The Reserve (Golf Course, Co-Founder) which allows him to earn additional income besides his MLB contracts and endorsement deals.

Mike Trout’s Investments

Mike Trout has also made many investments throughout his career so far. In 2012, he invested in Bodyarmor SuperDrink, a sports beverage company. In 2021, he invested in the Coca-Cola brand when it acquired Bodyarmor SuperDrink.

In 2023, Mike Trout invested in TMRW Sports. He also teamed up with Tiger Woods to invest in a golf course in Vineland, New Jersey. This golf course will be built by Woods’ firm TGR Design. The construction is expected to begin in 2023 and the golf course is currently scheduled to open in 2025.

Mike Trout’s Career Stats

Mike Trout has become one of the best baseball players in current times. His baseball playing skills and strength led to his comparison with Mickey Mantle. He has become one of the most valuable members of the Los Angeles Angels team. Here are his career stats so far according to mlb.com

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Mike Trout’s Achievements

Mike Trout has gained several achievements in his baseball career so far. He is currently playing his 13th MLB season. Here are his achievements in his career so far:

Mike Trout’s Contract

On March 19, 2019. Mike Trout signed a 12-year contract worth $426,500,000 with the Los Angeles Angels as per Spotrac. According to this contract, Trout has received a signing bonus of $20,000,000. Trout has been guaranteed $426,500,000 with an annual average salary of $35,541,667. In 2024, Mike Trout will be earning a base salary of $35,450,000 and will be having a total salary of $37,116,666. His contract has a full no-trade clause and no opt-out option. If he becomes an All-Star MVP, then he will earn a bonus of $50,000. If he becomesd AL MVP, then he will earn a bonus of $500,000. If he wins the Gold Glove or Silver Slugger or becomes ALCS MVP, then he will earm $100,000. He will start his unrestricted free agency in 2031.
Talking about his contract history, Mike Trout first signed a contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 5, 2009 and received a signing bonus of $1,215,000. He next signed a 1 year contract worth $482,500 with the team on March 3, 2012. Then, he signed a 1 year $510,000 contract with the team on March 3, 2013. His next contract was of 1 year worth $1 million signed with the team on February 26, 2014. Next, he signed a 6 year contract extension worth $144.5 million with the team on March 28, 2014. This led to his signing his most recent contract in March 2019.

Mike Trout’s Diet

There is currently no information available regarding the diet plan that Mike Trout follows. However, he likes to stay hydrated and eat healthy during the season. He likes BodyArmor which prevents him from cramps.

Additionally, Trout also likes his protein intake and vegetables but he does not like eating sweets like candy. However, He also loves sushi

Mike Trout’s Home

Mike Trout purchased a mansion worth $9 million in Newport Beach California. The mansion is built on a 9000 sq. feet property.

Originally built in 1982, this house has 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The entryway to the house has a giant staircase and an elevator for navigation to the three-floor house. Additionally, there is a large living room, an open-concept kitchen, a family room and a dining room. The topmost floor of the house has an extra laundry room, an office and 4-bedroom suites. The mansion also has hardwood floors. It also has a wood beam ceiling and a large fireplace. Finally, there is also an outside deck with an excellent view of the ocean. The view from Trout’s house not only shows the Pacific Ocean but also the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Catalina Island. It also has a view of the harbor and the city in the distance.

Mike Trout lives in this mansion with his wife and his son.

Mike Trout’s Cars

Mike Trout has some of the best cars in his collection. He has a Ford F-150 Raptor, a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Midnight Edition and a 2000 Ford Ranger. He also owned a black Mercedes-Benz which was involved in an accident in September 2016. All these cars make Mike Trout a great collector of stylish and powerful vehicles.