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2015
◆ Finished in the Top 10 of several of the American League’s
offensive categories including average (9th), runs (3rd), home ALL-STAR REGISTRY
runs (T-3rd), walks (92, 3rd), OBP (2nd) and slugging (1st)...One 2-time All-Star Game MVPs
of two Angels to ever lead the league in slugging percentage, Player Years
joining Bobby Grich in 1981 (.543). Willie Mays 1963 & 1968
◆ Finished second in the A.L. MVP race...Garnered 304 points
(seven first-place votes), 81 points behind Toronto’s Josh Steve Garvey 1974 & 1978
Donaldson...Marked fourth consecutive season finishing Gary Carter 1981 & 1984
in the Top 2 of the A.L. MVP race...Joined Yogi Berra as the Cal Ripken Jr. 1991 & 2001
only players to accomplish the feat...Is one of five players to Mike Trout 2014 & 2015
finish second in the MVP vote at least three times during their
careers: Stan Musial (4 times), Ted Williams (4), Albert Pujols (4)
and Mickey Mantle (3).
HOME RUNS
◆ One of 11 American Leaguers to hit 40 home runs in a season prior to their age 24-year-old campaign and first Angel
since Troy Glaus did so in 2000 (47 HR).
TROUT
◆ Hit 26 home runs prior to the All-Star Break, tying the franchise record...One of six A.L. players with 25 homers before
the All-Star break in their age 23-year-old season or younger...2015 marks second season with at least 20 home runs
prior to Midsummer Classic, joining Albert Pujols (2001-03), Jose Canseco (1986 and 1988) and Eddie Mathews (1955 &
1953) as the only players to accomplish the feat prior to their age-24-year-old season. He and Albert Pujols were just
the fourth pair of teammates to log 25 home runs before the All-Star break and first since Ken Griffey Jr. and Alex
Rodriguez did so for the Mariners in 1998.
◆ For second straight season, homered in first at-bat of the season (both came vs. Felix Hernandez).
ALL-STAR GAME
◆ Tabbed an All-Star appearance for fourth time in his career ALL-STAR AND LEAGUE MVPS IN SAME SEASON
(fourth full season)…Went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and Player Seasons Club
two runs scored en route to capturing second career All-Star Maury Wills 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers
Game MVP award (also, 2014)…Was the first player ever to Willie McCovery 1969 San Francisco Giants
win the award in consecutive seasons and just the fourth to be Steve Garvey 1974 Los Angeles Dodgers
named the Midsummer Classic MVP multiple times in his career. Roger Clemens 1986 Boston Red Sox
◆ Hit sixth leadoff home run in All-Star Game history and first Cal Ripken Jr. 1991 Baltimore Orioles
since Bo Jackson in 1989 at Anaheim Stadium…With a single in Mike Trout 2014 Los Angeles Angels
2012, a double in 2013, a triple in 2014 and a homer in 2015
(all in his first at-bat of the game), joined Lou Whitaker, George
Brett and Ted Williams as the only players to tally an All-Star Game cycle during their career.
FIELDING
◆ Played flawless defense in 156 games in center field (1362.2 innings)...Was the first Angels center fielder to play at least
150 games in a single season without committing an error and just the second Halo outfielder to do so (Brian Downing
in 1982)...Was the first American League center fielder to accomplish the feat since Curtis Granderson in 2012 and just
the fourth (fifth occurrence) to do so since 2000.
MISC
◆ One of seven players all-time to score 100 runs, tally 40 home runs and steal 10 bases in an age-23-year-old season
or younger: Troy Glaus in 2000, Alex Rodriguez in 1999 and 1998, Ken Griffey Jr. in 1993, Jose Canseco in 1988, Reggie
Jackson in 1969 and Orlando Cepeda in 1961.
◆ Named the American League Player of the Month for July…His 12 homers led the Majors while the 24 RBI were tied
for first…12 home runs marked the most hit in a single month in his career and tied a franchise record for home runs
in the month of July.
2014
◆ Named unanimous winner of American League Most Valuable
Player Award as voted on by the Baseball Writers’ Association of SO GOOD, SO YOUNG
America (BBWAA) after batting .287 (173/602) with 39 doubles, Youngest MVPs in baseball history
nine triples, 36 home runs, 111 RBI, 83 walks, 16 stolen bases
and 115 runs scored with Angels…Third Halo to win the award, Player Year Club Age
joining Vladimir Guerrero (2004) and Don Baylor (1979). Vida Blue 1971 OAK 22 yrs., 64 days
◆ Tallied a total of 420 points (all 30 first-place votes) and finished Johnny Bench 1970 CIN 22 yrs., 298 days
191 votes ahead of second-place finisher Victor Martinez...Just Stan Musial 1943 STL 22 yrs., 316 days
17th unanimous winner (18th occurrence) in MVP voting process
(10th in A.L. history) and youngest ever to accomplish the feat. Cal Ripken Jr. 1983 BAL 23 yrs., 39 days
◆ Set career highs in home runs and RBI while matching a career Mike Trout 2014 LAA 23 yrs., 52 days
best in doubles and triples.
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