Mike Trout is one of MLB’s best players, there is no doubt. We all know that his name will be going to Cooperstown and forever be remembered as a Hall of Famer one day. Trout has achieved all that makes him HOF-worthy. 3000 hits? Check. 500 homers? Check. However, now the question is when Mike Trout does get elected, will he get a unanimous vote?  

Some analysts and insiders do not think so. Given his recent history, that might be true. Trout is now 33 years old and he has suffered various injuries that have led him to appear in only a few games these past years. Even Trout himself knows this, as he has used the phrase “my old self” multiple times when talking about himself.  

Analysts do not think the 33-year-old center fielder will get the unanimous vote  

In a recent video uploaded by Talkin’ Baseball, podcasters discuss six active MLB players who could become unanimous Hall of Famers. The names are Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Aaron Judge, and Juan Soto. Do you see someone’s name missing from the list? Mike Trout. Maybe Trout is having some bad years given his age and the injuries he has had, but let us not forget the Los Angeles Angels center fielder in his prime era.  

It’s been a tough stretch for Mike Trout. Injuries have plagued him for years, and the numbers tell the story — between 2021 and 2024, he’s only been able to play in 266 of 648 games, barely making it through half of the season. Now, with health concerns still looming, Trout is considering a position change. The idea hasn’t been formally discussed yet, but it’s a move that makes a lot of sense. It’s not just about health, though. Despite all the setbacks, trout still has that competitive fire and drive to prove he’s capable of MVP-level seasons.   

Mike Trout is itching to remind everyone why he’s been one of the best players 

After a couple of frustrating seasons filled with bad luck — from knee issues to that brutal hamate bone fracture — he’s hungry to prove that the best of the “Millville Meteor” isn’t behind him. With the 33-year-old Trout now focusing more on corner outfield positions to protect his body and keep those pesky injuries at bay, there’s reason to believe this could be the year he finally puts together a full season — and what a season it could be.  

Think 40 homers, maybe even more, and a return to that aggressive baserunning that made him a constant highlight reel fixture in his prime. This isn’t just about the stats though. It’s about the mentality. Trout has plenty of years left on his deal through 2030, and with something to prove — both to the doubters and maybe even to himself — expect him to come out with a chip on his shoulder. 

The combination of a healthy Trout, a motivated Trout, and an Angels squad that needs its superstar to carry them could very well result in the first full, injury-free season since 2019. And if he’s on his game, don’t be surprised if he’s right back in the AL MVP conversation, where he belongs.