The future of Mike Trout

[Seven]

He's talked this year about the fact that he knows he's not performing like his usual self, and he thinks it's a mechanical issue. It's funny because a "down" year for Trout, is better than most of baseball produces at their best. I'll reserve judgment until the season is over, on his overall performance.

I'm not concerned with his future, I think if he put together two to three years in a row of this, then that would be a cause for concern. However we've seen with plenty of players them having an off year, only to storm back and put up numbers like they normally do. One recent example of this that I can think of is Goldschmidt.

I don't think he has much time left in Centerfield. Maybe a move to a corner outfield spot is in order, or eventually first base. I'd say to DH him more, but Ohtani currently occupies that spot, and that won't change unless the Angels lose him in free agency.

EDIT:

Looking at his numbers, assuming he has his health for the rest of his contract, he could join the elite group of 3000 hits and 500 Homers. Perhaps even more home runs, if he's able to keep his power performance up.

[philliesfan]

I hope his future is in Philly.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by philliesfan

I hope his future is in Philly.

Agreed I would take him on my team even with his “down year”

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by philliesfan

I hope his future is in Philly.

He signed a 10 year deal with the Angels in 2019.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

He signed a 10 year deal with the Angels in 2019.

I think he's an Angel for life, unless they really don't come close to winning anything within the next five or so years and they trade him to a contender to give him a shot at winning a ring, at the tail end of his career.

[philliesfan]

I know about the contract. But via trade maybe. I do not think he would block a trade to the Phils.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by philliesfan

I know about the contract. But via trade maybe. I do not think he would block a trade to the Phils.

Trout for Harper!!

[JustinD]

Just hasn’t been the same since the back injuries started and I definitely think the best is well behind him. I see his career taking a similar path as Miguel Cabrera for the future.