Mike Trout is a very talented professional baseball player. He was born on August 7, 1991 and is known by the nickname of The Millville Meteor, because he grew up in Millville. Here are some of details about his personal and professional life.
Personal Basic Information
| Full Name | Michael Nelson Trout |
| Nick Name | “The Millville Meteor” |
| Father’s Name | Jeff Trout |
| Mother’s Name | Debbie Trout |
| Date of Birth (Born) | August 7, 1991 |
| Birth Place | Vineland, New Jersey, United States. |
| Current Age | Age: 34 years, 7 months, and 9 days as of today. Time left for next birthday: 4 months and 22 days. |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) |
| Weight | 235 pounds (107 kg) |
| Net worth | Approx. $140 million dollars as of March 2025 |
| Marriage Status | Married |
| Wife Name | Jessica Cox |
| Kids Name | Beckham Aaron Trout |
| High school | Westminster Christian School in Miami, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Current Team Name | Los Angeles Angels |
Mike Trout’s Net Worth
As of year 2025, his net worth is approx. $140 million dollar and this earning is from various sources which are mentioned below:
- MLB Salary: Mike signed a 12 year long contract worth $426.5 million dollars in 2019 with Los Angeles Angels and at that time it was largest contract in the history of MLB history. He has earned approx. $37.12 million dollars as MLB salary.
- Endorsements: Mike has endorsements from many brands such as Nike, BodyArmor, Rawlings and Topps. He has earned approx. $3-$5 million dollars in brand deals.
- Investments and business ventures: Mike invested in BodyArmor, a sports drink company which later got sold to The Coca Cola in 2021 for $5.6 billion dollars, the exact amount invested by Mike is not disclosed. He also invested in real estate worth approx. $9.15 million dollars. Mike’s total earning from these investments are approx. $2-$4 million dollars as of 2025.
- Media Appearances: By getting featured in commercials, MLB video games, and promotional events and content Mike earns approx. $1-$2 million dollars.
Mike Trout’s Early Life and Childhood
Mike Trout was born on August 7, 1991 in Vineland, New Jersey, USA, Mike’s father Jeff Trout used to be a baseball player. In 1983, Minnesota Twins drafted Jeff where he played for four seasons in the Minor League Baseball (MiLB).
After suffering a knee injury, he retired from baseball and became a high school baseball coach and Mike’s mother Debbie Trout was a dedicated housewife.
Mike has a sister named Teal Trout and a brother named Tyler Trout. When he was young Mike developed a passion for baseball after playing T-ball, which is a simplified version of baseball made for kids around the ages of 4 to 7.
When he was a child, he was a huge fan of Philadelphia Phillies and used to attend his matches. Young Mike used to participate in local Little League Baseball and he was also very good at playing basketball and football as well.
Education and the Beginning of Sports Career
When Mike started attending Millville Senior High School and used to play baseball and basketball for his school but later, he focused more on baseball. He was named Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year.
Mike wanted to attend college and complete his studies at East Carolina University but after getting scouted in the MLB Draft, he chooses to pursue it.
In 2009, He was drafted by Los Angeles Angels, Mike started playing in the Minor League Baseball. On July 8, 2011, Mike made his ML Debut at the age of 19 with Los Angeles Angels and playing against Seattle Mariners.
Professional Career
2011-2018: Mike started his professional baseball career with minor leagues and then moved to MLB in 2011 with Los Angeles Angels, and their opponent was Seattle Mariners.
He became AL Rookie of the Year, AL Silver Slugger Award. In 2014, He got his first MVP Award. In 2017, he suffered a thumb injury.
2019-2024: Mike signed a $426.5 million dollars contract of 12 years and became an AL MVP. Season 2020 was shortened because of Covid 19 pandemic and in 2021, he had a calf strain due to which he was not able to play more than 36 games that season.
After recovering from his injury in 2022 and fully recovering from it in 2024, Mike was back to make a great comeback.
Achievements / Awards / Medals
In the amazing journey of professional baseball Mike has a long list of achievements and here are listed few of them:
MLB Achievements
- 2012: Mike was awarded American League Rookie of the Year.
- 2014, 2016, 2019: Mike was awarded the American League Most Valuable Player (AL MVP) for three times.
- 2012-2019, 2021-2024: Mike became All-Star for eleven times.
- 2012-2016, 2018-2020, 2022: He was awarded with the Silver Slugger Award.
- 2014, 2019: He was given American League Hank Aaron Award.
- 2014: He became the American League home run leader.
- 2012: Mike became the American League stolen base leader.
Married Life and Family
Mike Trout and Jessica Cox met each other through her brother Aaron Cox, he and Mike were close friends. Aaron was a Minor League Baseball player, but in 2018 he passed away.
Jessica is an elementary school teacher and the couple got married in 2017. They have a son together.
- Beckham Aaron Trout was born on July 30, 2020 and was named after his uncle Aaron.