ESPN.com · Feb 26, 2025
Angels' Mike Trout hits first spring training home run
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout hit his first homer of spring training on Wednesday, a solo shot over the left-field wall as the Los Angeles Angels star tries to bounce back from several injury-filled seasons.
The 33-year-old went deep in the third inning off Cincinnati Reds reliever Bryan Shaw. Trout was the designated hitter and plans to play a majority of his games in right field, moving from center in an attempt to preserve his health.
"It felt good," Trout said. "Just having some good at-bats, seeing pitches and got a good result."
Trout played just 29 games last season and had surgery on May 3 to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.