He may be 34 years old, but Mike Trout is looking a lot like the old version of himself at the plate again — the one that’s an 11-time All-Star and three-time MVP.
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After years of dealing with nagging injuries, he’s finally enjoying a clean bill of health and putting up numbers that he and others are used to seeing next to his name. Through 37 games, he’s batting a respectable .260 with 11 home runs, 23 RBIs, a MLB-leading 36 walks, and an on-base percentage of .429. Perhaps the strongest indicator of his health, however, are his five stolen bases. He last reached double digits in steals when he had 11 in 2019, and since then his season high was six in 2024.
His former manager, Brad Ausmus, who is now on the New York Yankees staff, recently told ESPN that Trout “looks very much like he did when I was with the Angels [in 2019] … a dangerous hitter.”
Trout changed his workout program, hired a nutritionist and dropped his weight by about 10 pounds to 230. That, plus the mental reframing of being back in his familiar center field, has helped lead to this newfound success, ESPN reported. Continued production like he’s shown could very well earn him his first All-Star Game selection since 2023.
He says he’s leaned on the Lord through the trials. Trout opened up a bit when a young fan recently asked him how his faith has helped him overcome hard times in life.
“I put everything in the Lord’s hands,” Trout said in a video posted by Jesus Over Baseball. “I know He’s always got a plan. I know that He’s put me in this situation for a reason because I know at the end of the day, He’s in control. He’s gotten me through a lot of hard times, especially with all my injuries and everything. When the Lord’s got your hand, it’s unbelievable.”
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Trout then commented on the post too.
“All glory to God always,” he wrote. “Thankful for every opportunity to share what He’s done in my life.”
Though not often vocal about his faith, Trout appears to be making more of an attempt to do so now. He has been seen often sporting an Angels-themed version of the “Jesus Won” t-shirt.
We see you @MikeTrout. 👀
That shirt is 🔥
Mike Trout is wearing a “Jesus Won” t-shirt during his pre-game interview on Apple TV. pic.twitter.com/I5wVb2gyzR
— AngelsWin.com (@AngelsWin) March 28, 2026
He has also referenced his faith in God on social media. “Being a dad is the greatest gift from God,” he wrote on Father’s Day in June 2025. “Grateful today for my own dad, my father-in-law, and the chance to be ‘Dad’ myself. Happy Father’s Day!”
When his first son, Beckham, was born in July 2020, Trout posted that the child was “our greatest gift from above.” He and his wife, Jessica, gave their son the middle name Aaron, in honor of Jessica’s younger brother and Mike’s best friend, who committed suicide in 2018.
Prior to Beckham’s birth, the Trouts announced a partnership with Tiny Turnip, an MLB and MLBPA licensed apparel brand, which designed clothes as part of a campaign called “Your Game Isn’t Over Yet” to bring awareness to the tragedy of suicide.
“We hope and pray this collaboration touches the lives of even just one precious soul,” Mike said on X.
When their second son, Jordy, was born in June 2024, Trout thanked God again.
“Little brother is here! Beckham’s sidekick has arrived,” he wrote. “You fill our hearts with so much joy, Jordy Michael! God is so good.”
Trout and the Angels return to action Friday to start a three-game series on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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