Trout's homer was the fourth to begin the top of the first inning in the All-Star Game and the first since Joe Morgan in the 1977 matchup. Six players have opened either the top or bottom of the first with a homer. The last leadoff blast at the Midsummer Classic was by Bo Jackson in 1989.
The 23-year-old Trout was named the Most Valuable Player of last year's Midsummer Classic, finishing 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Trout's first plate appearance at each of his four All-Star Game appearances: single, double, triple and, now, a home run.