LA Sports Hub
Fansided

LA Sports Rankings: Breaking down the top ten Los Angeles athletes

By Evan Lovett

Jun 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
10 of 11
Next

Mike Trout

Jul 8, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) stands on the field before the start of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 8, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) stands on the field before the start of the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Already being hailed as one of the best players in MLB history, Trout is only 25 years old.

Comparisons to Mickey Mantle abound. In five full seasons with the Angels, he has captured two MVP awards and finished second three times.

He is quite literally amazing.

The only problem here – and it’s no fault of his own – is that the organization has squandered its goodwill in the city, engendering a moribund fan base.

Who wants to watch the Angels anymore?

Well, Mike Trout is the lone reason – and he is going to be amazing for another decade.

Next stop, Cooperstown.

Home/LA Sports