Mike Trout continues to enjoy a remarkable stretch in New York, adding another home run against the Yankees on Wednesday night. After launching two long balls on Monday and going deep again Tuesday, he has now homered in all three games of the series, bringing his total to four.
Such consistency is uncommon, and the numbers back it up. The last visiting player to homer in three straight games at Yankee Stadium was Miguel Cabrera in 2013, highlighting how rare Trout’s current run is. The connection between the two stars adds another layer to their shared legacy in baseball history.
Their careers have long been linked, particularly due to the MVP debates of the early 2010s. In 2012, Cabrera claimed the award after securing the Triple Crown, despite Trout leading significantly in WAR. The discussion carried into the following season, when Cabrera again earned MVP honors with dominant offensive numbers, even as Trout once more posted a higher WAR total.
Career milestones and the chase for 500
Trout’s latest homer also pushed him further up the all-time leaderboard. With 410 career home runs, he has now surpassed Mark Teixeira and moved into 57th place, sitting just two behind Alfonso Soriano.
Looking ahead, the 500-home-run milestone remains within reach. Trout is under contract through 2030, giving him time to climb further—provided he can stay healthy, which has been a challenge in recent seasons.
While additional MVP awards may be unlikely at this stage of his career, his past achievements remain significant. His most recent MVP win came in 2019, and his last top-10 finish was in 2022, when he placed eighth despite playing only 119 games.
Flashes of greatness still shining through
Even so, Trout continues to show why he is considered one of the game’s all-time greats. Early in the current season, he has already made a strong impact, compiling 1.1 WAR through 17 games while leading the American League with 17 runs scored.
His power numbers have also stood out, with six home runs and 15 RBIs across 18 games. These performances underline that, despite injuries and age, Trout still possesses the rare ability to influence games in ways few players can.
Moments like his recent surge in the Bronx serve as a reminder that his elite talent remains intact, even as his career enters its later stages.