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Also Known As	Michael Nelson Trout
Born	August 7, 1991 (age 34) • Vineland • New Jersey
Awards And Honors	All-Star Game • Most Valuable Player (2019) • Most Valuable Player (2016) • Most Valuable Player (2015) • Most Valuable Player (2014) • Most Valuable Player (2014) • Rookie of the Year (2012) • Silver Slugger Award (x7) • All-Star Game MVP (x2) • three-time MVP • eight-time All-Star • Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award • Rookie of the Year Award
Height/Weight	6 ft 2 inches, 235 lb (188 cm, 106 kg)
Batting Hand	right
Throwing Hand	right
Debut Date	July 8, 2011
Draft	Drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the first round (25th) of the June 2009 MLB draft.
Team	Los Angeles Angels
Jersey Number	27 (2011-2019, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels)
Position	centerfielder
Twitter Handle	@MikeTrout

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Where was Mike Trout born? Mike Trout was born in Vineland, New Jersey, United States. How tall was Mike Trout? Mike Trout was 6 ft 2 inches, 235 lb (188 cm, 106 kg). What position did Mike Trout play? Mike Trout played centerfielder. When was Mike Trout born? Mike Trout was born on August 7, 1991.

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