What are the odds of pulling a great baseball card, especially one that’s an autographed gem featuring a three-time MVP like Mike Trout? It’s incredibly rare, But pulling a card of yourself for your son? Next to impossible, right? But the kingfish got to experience that magic firsthand with his son Beckham Aaron Trout. Mike Trout took to Instagram to share this special moment with his son in a heartwarming video, which quickly went viral among the fans. Some of them called it a “Total Dad moment!!!!”

In the video, we can see the dynamic father-son pair opening packs from a 2009 Bowman box, and before they started, Mike asked Beckham which card he hoped to pull. Beckham, with pure kid optimism, said, “We gotta get you, Daddy. I believe it, Daddy. We’ll see.” Well, Beckham’s belief must have been some serious good luck! Mike opened the very first pack, shuffled through the cards, and there it was: a rookie card of himself, autographed no less, and the cherry on the top? Heart-melting reactions by the father-son duo.

As soon as the Los Angeles star pulled out his card, he couldn’t help but lose it; he stood up from his chair, shouting, “No way, dude, no way!” His excitement was through the roof. Looking at his son, he couldn’t contain his joy for Beckham, either. “Let’s go! We just pulled it. We just pulled a monster! Let’s go, baby!” Mike cheered, clearly over the moon. Calling oneself a “monster” might sound like overkill in most situations, but when you’re the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs, steal 45 bases, and score 125 runs in a single season—like Mike Trout, it’s totally deserved.

The Kingfish was thrilled, but his son’s reaction was something else entirely; Beckham was practically bouncing off the walls with excitement, high-fiving his dad and trying to contain his sheer joy. When you’re the child of a baseball superstar, it’s only natural that baseball becomes a huge part of your life; How much does Beckham love baseball? This can be clearly seen in his reaction; as soon as he saw the card, he couldn’t wait to protect it. “Daddy, let’s put it in one of these,” he said, eagerly clutching the protective sleeves he had at the ready.

The Trout father-son duo knocked it out of the park into fans’ hearts

One fan captured the magic of the moment perfectly: “Total dad moment!!!! That’s gonna be your son’s favorite card ever now.” Every kid indeed sees their dad as their first hero, and when your dad is a baseball legend, those special moments come around more often. Mike Trout has repeatedly shown he’s not just a great player but a phenomenal baseball dad, always making time for his son’s little league games. And it’s not just Beckham who gets to experience his dad’s generosity—back in May 2024, Mike was seen signing hats for kids at the ballpark, spreading that legendary charm to all the young fans.

Another user humorously commented, “F*ING INCREDIBLE! That should pay for the kid’s school.” And you know what? They might not be far off. According to The PSA Card, the card Mike pulled can be worth anywhere from $11,000 to over $58,000. On eBay, it’s listed at 100k. That’s more than enough to cover school fees and It’s wild to think that a single card could make such a huge difference, especially when you look at the value of “Prince Fish” cards, for instance, one of these sold for over $3 million.

“Freaking out pulling his own autograph is so awesome!” One fan really hit the nail on the head with that comment. It’s a fantastic reminder that even athletes, no matter how famous, are just regular people who get as excited as anyone else about these special moments. Mike Trout, despite being one of the greatest players of all time—possibly having the most incredible stretch in baseball history from 2014 to 2019—is just as thrilled and overjoyed by this card as any other fan would be. It’s heartwarming to see him, not just as a superstar, but as a regular dad sharing a joyful moment with his child. Isn’t that amazing?

In another comment, a fan poured their heart out “I love this so much. If he wanted to, he could buy that card 500 times, but pulling it with his kid just means more.” And it’s true—Mike Trout, with his $426 million deal with the Angels, had the biggest contract in baseball until Shohei Ohtani came along this year. Sure, he could easily afford to buy that card over and over, but the joy of sharing the moment with his son is priceless. The card might be worth a lot of money, but for the King Fish, the happiness of his child far outweighs its monetary value.

A different perspective came from a fan who said, “Hope he doesn’t get a paper cut opening cards… he’d miss all of next year too.” It’s a humorous nod to Mike Trout’s recent struggles with injuries. Despite being a phenomenal player with three MVPs and 11 All-Star appearances, Trout hasn’t been able to complete a full season since 2019. Injuries have plagued him, limiting his play to just 88 games per season from 2017 to 2024. What wonders he could do if he was healthy, only one can imagine because even after missing so many games, he is one of the best in the leagues.

And once more, Mike Trout will miss the rest of the 2024 season because of a new meniscus tear in his already-repaired left knee. It’s a hard hit, especially since he’s been with the Angels for 14 years and has only played in three playoff games despite being a three-time MVP. But even with these challenges, Trout really shines as a dad, making the most of his time off the field. What are your thoughts on this father-son duo and their touching moments? Let us know in the comments.