Mike Trout Strikeouts

@River_fish

 Like I've asked everyone and they won't answer me. IF HE IS SO GREAT? HOW COME GENERAL MANAGERS DON'T PUT A DEAL TOGETHER WITH THE ANGELS FOR A TRADE FOR HIM? All teams have players that they will trade for Superstar Mike Trout. So why don't they? Even his hometown Phillies wanted Harrison Bader last year before trout. But I'm still curious. If he's so great? How come every general manager doesn't put a trade deal together, something the Angels couldn't pass up? Well, I'll tell you why! Because no one wants trout on their team! That's reality, and that's why

How come the Phillies don't put a awesome deal together for a trade? How come the Dodgers don't? The Mets? How come not one general manager puts a deal that the Angels couldn't refuse together? Because nobody wants him, that's why

San Diego Padres

• AB: 5
• H: 1
• AVG: .200
• HR: 0
• RBI: 1
• BB: 3
• OBP: .500

?? High walk rate, limited hits

New York Mets

• AB: 12
• H: 5
• AVG: .417
• HR: 2
• RBI: 5
• BB: 2
• OBP: .500+

?? Best series of the three — big power + run production

Toronto Blue Jays

• AB: 12
• H: 2
• AVG: .167
• HR: 1
• RBI: 1
• BB: 0

?? More inconsistent — one homer, otherwise quiet

• Padres: patience (walks > hits)
• Mets: peak offensive output (power + contact)
• Blue Jays: cooled off (low AVG, limited OBP)

We’re combining three short series for Mike Trout:

• Padres: 5 PA games, high OBP (.500), low hit volume
• Mets: 12 AB, huge production (2 HR, 5 RBI)
• Blue Jays: 12 AB, modest (1 HR, 2 H total)

Big picture trend

• Padres: patience (walks > hits)
• Mets: peak offensive output (power + contact)
• Blue Jays: cooled off (low AVG, limited OBP)

We’re combining three short series for Mike Trout:

• Padres: 5 PA games, high OBP (.500), low hit volume
• Mets: 12 AB, huge production (2 HR, 5 RBI)
• Blue Jays: 12 AB, modest (1 HR, 2 H total)

Combined three-series WAR:

~0.7 WAR (reasonable range: 0.6–0.9 WAR)

What that actually means

• That’s roughly 2/3 of a full season win in about ~6–7 games of production
• Scales to something like a 5–7 WAR pace if sustained (All-Star / MVP-caliber territory)
• The Mets series is doing most of the heavy lifting

Yankees:

• AB: 18
• H: 6
• AVG: .333
• HR: 5
• RBI: 11
• R: 7+ (approx)
• OBP: ~.450+ (with walks included across series)
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@TxRangers

 I am not sure what your point is about each series?

I am not so sure the Yankees is better than the Mets series, for example.  

There are going to be down games and up games -- as well as series that are up and down.

But overall the stats for the year is what matters.

He is having a very good year so far.

You are too keyed in on just strikeouts.

@TxRangers

 The other question I have is who are the Trout fans you are referring to?

On here I do not really know of any.

I do not think he is more popular outside of his region than any other superstar?

So, why are you saying all of this about his fans?

Why not just say you have found an angle in betting that is making you money and leave it at that?

Is he the only superstar that strikes out that you can make money on?

I do not bet this prop.  But can't you bet it on others and do as well?

The books are not going to just leave it at a point where they can get killed all year long for one guy?

I guess I am just confused why you are ranting against 'fans' that are not there.

@Raiders22

 So before the Yankees series, 2 home runs 53 at bats, .207 avg, 7 RBI's is good? When was this considered good in Major League Baseball? 

@Raiders22

 And after the Yankees series 48 at bats, 3HR's. Is that considered good?

@Raiders22

 Was the wind blowing out during the Yankee series? Were there 22 home runs hit during the Yankee series? But hey, I gave you credit, at least you talked about it. But then again, you're not a true Mike Trout lover. And his fans absolutely love him no matter how many times he strikes out or doesn't hit a home run. All they talk about is the Yankees series. At least you talk about things. But, was the wind blowing out during the Yankee series? Were there 22 home runs hit during that series? And is 2 home runs in 53 at bats any good for supposedly the goat of baseball according to his fans

@Raiders22

 Dude, I appreciate everything. But you're wrong. Mets??? 8 at-bats, 5 k's, 0 HR, RBI's 

@Raiders22

 I know I did we are getting Mets stats from?  Combining Padres Mets Blue Jays series, his stats suck. 1 home run. Where are you getting your stats from because they are wrong

@Raiders22

 Recalculate mets, padres, Toronto combine series numbers. Because they suck

@TxRangers

Yes, very good.  

@Raiders22

 I know you're joking, I know you're being sarcastic. And your stats for Mets, toronto, Padres. One home run, One RBI. I have no idea where you're getting your stats from. You need to recalculate the Mets. You are 100% wrong

@TxRangers

I just put it in AI. Could be they grabbed another series or they are estimating the 3rd game off of the 1st 2 games.  

But he is 3/8 in the last two games and a walk.  

@TxRangers

 And his fans absolutely love him no matter how many times he strikes out or doesn't hit a home run.

Isn't this the same with any fan about their favorite player though?

But again, where are these 'fans' -- you mean the local fans out there?  Why would they not support him?

He has been an all-time great for their team.

@TxRangers

 No matter how you look at his stats -- if you do not cherry-pick just one game or series -- he is having a very good year.

That was the whole point in quoting the articles the other day.  A lot of the baseball writers are saying this.

@TxRangers

I am still curious about this.  Because I do not know.

But is the only slugger to make money off of with this prop?  Is he the best for it?

Why if you are just making money off of it, did you have to constantly bash his 'fans' (whomever they might be?) about it?

@Raiders22

 He is the only one I play. But I backed off a little because his odds are too high because Vegas knows all he does is strike out. Of course his odds are high. That's because he strikes out all the time. And one final question. Was his full stats for 2025 good? He played the whole season. 130 games qualifies for everything, batting title, homerun title, etc. and I will ask you the same question at the end of 2026. But, was 2025 a good season? And yes, I love bashing his fans. They won't talk about other series, only the Yankees series. And they won't mention last year. They won't mention 580 strikeouts, 435 hits, in the last 6 seasons. At least you will

@Raiders22

 Because to me, the 2025 stats were absolutely horrendous and laughable. His fans won't talk about it, I think you will. So in closing for right now. Was 2025 a good season?

@TxRangers

  He is the only one I play. 

Why?  Why not play others if it is profitable?

This guy is completely delusional. Mike Trout will go down as an all time great player whether he strikes out every game or not. He was a prodigy in his early days. He hit for average, hit for power, stole bases at a high level, and played great defense in center field. A true five tool once in a generation player. He was immediately one of the best players in the game almost immediately. The definition of a prodigy! 

@TxRangers

 And yes, I love bashing his fans. They won't talk about other series

Why?  And where are you having this 'conversation'?  I do not see any of his 'fans' on here engaging about him?

I just see baseball fans, in general, disagreeing with your assessment of his career and talent.

@TxRangers

 I think you are just happy to make money from this prop and think it is a statistic that no longer has the importance that we once thought it did.

The importance has shifted to the other things with the swing and velocity and barrel rate that I mentioned.

Trout just happens to be a transcendent talent at that part of the game.

But either way -- keep making money from it.