Mike Trout Smashes 485-Foot Shot for 400th Career Homer
BREAKING: Mike Trout has just hit his 400th career home run, achieving a historic milestone during a challenging season for the Los Angeles Angels. In a pivotal moment on August 19, 2023, Trout blasted a towering 485-foot solo shot to left-center field in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies, further extending the Angels’ lead to 3-0.
This remarkable home run came off a 98 mph sinker from Rockies reliever Jaden Hill, marking a significant highlight as the Angels seek to end an eight-game losing streak. Trout’s achievement not only emphasizes his prowess but also provides a much-needed boost to his team amid a tough season.
The homer stands as the 10th longest in the history of hitter-friendly Coors Field since Statcast began tracking in 2015, and it ranks as the fourth longest of Trout’s illustrious career. Earlier this season, Trout hit a 484-foot homer in April, making him the owner of two of the three longest homers in MLB this season.
Trout joins an elite club as the 59th player in MLB history to reach 400 home runs and becomes just the third player to accomplish this feat in an Angels uniform, following in the footsteps of Dave Winfield and Vladimir Guerrero.
In addition to this milestone, Trout is now one of only five players in MLB history to hit 400 homers and steal 200 bases for a single franchise, joining legends like Barry Bonds and Hank Aaron.
Despite a challenging batting average of .229 this season, Trout’s 22 home runs and 59 RBIs are his highest totals in three years, following injury-shortened campaigns in 2023 and 2024. Before this game, Trout had managed only one home run in his last 36 games, making this achievement all the more significant.
As the Angels look to turn their season around, Trout’s historical homer serves as a beacon of hope for fans and players alike. Stay tuned for further updates as the Angels continue their quest for victory.
