Six-time Major League Baseball All-Star Mike Trout is no stranger to the world of professional baseball. Today, he plays as a center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels. However, just like all professional athletes, Trout got his start playing as an amateur. This biography follows Trout throughout his career, focusing on how his abilities have led to his prominence as one of baseball's greatest young players. Statistics help readers understand why Trout is so great, and informative fact boxes provide readers with additional insight into Trout's rise to fame.