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In the pantheon of one-name legends—Mays, Mantle, DiMaggio, Aaron, Ripken, and Jeter among them—Trout has launched his name into this rarified air much like the pitches he deposits into the outfield seats with staggering regularity. He has already put his stamp on some incredible achievements, including becoming the first player in major league history to steal 45 bases, score 125 runs, and hit 30 home runs in a single season. Trout is also trampling the Angels record book as he has hoisted himself into the top three of more than half a dozen key hitting categories, including batting average, home runs, and on-base percentage. And he’s still only in his twenties. How scary is that thought for AL pitchers?

Trout has become a massive fan favorite as he quickly rewrites the Angels record book.

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