Обсуждение участника:'I'm not dead yet' Trout explodes with congratulatory fire at the opening game in the U.S. mainland
Mike Trout (LA Angels), who lost his "best active player" title due to injury and poor performance, opened the 2024 season in the U.S.
The Los Angeles Angels held the 2024 season U.S. opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on the 29th (Korea time).
Trout, who started as the third center fielder in the Los Angeles Angels, hit a one-run shot over the center fence to Baltimore starter Corbin Burns in the first inning when he was 0-0.
It is Trout's first home run of the season and a celebratory signal to mark the opening of the 2024 MLB season. Mookie Betts recorded his first home run of the 2024 season in the Seoul Series.
Trout played in only 82 games due to injuries last year. Trout has also been sidelined for more than 150 games since 2016 due to injuries big and small.
In addition, Trout has not reacted to fastballs since last year, and his batting accuracy has dropped significantly. Last year's batting average was 0.263, the lowest since 2011.
As a result, it was evaluated that Trout's heyday was over. However, Trout showed off his strong performance by hitting a home run in the opening game of the season.
It may not be as perfect as it used to be, but the slugging power that sends the ball out of the fence remains. Attention is focusing on whether Trout will be able to challenge for 40 home runs once again without injury.