Trout eyes fourth consecutive trip to All-Star Game
OAKLAND -- The Angels' offense has been slow out of the gate, but those April woes haven't necessarily applied to Mike Trout.
The Angels' superstar center fielder looks poised for his fourth All-Star Game appearance in his fourth full season.
Trout began the year with a 10-game hitting streak and started a six-game road trip on Tuesday with a .318/.432/.545 slash line, adding four homers and 11 RBIs. He entered the season with hopes of improving his strikeout and stolen-base totals, and so far, he has. Trout has already stolen five bases, a number he didn't reach until May 14 last year. And he's struck out 16 times in the Angels' first 19 games. Through 19 games last year, he had 23.
In less than three months, Trout could start his third straight All-Star Game -- at age 23.
Also representing the Angels on the Midsummer Classic ballot are Albert Pujols, Johnny Giavotella, Erick Aybar, David Freese, Chris Iannetta, C.J. Cron, Kole Calhoun and Matt Joyce.
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Following the announcement of the 2015 All-Stars, fans can return to MLB.com to cast their 2015 Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote for the final player for each league's All-Star roster. During the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14, fans can visit MLB.com to submit their choice for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player Award, presented by Chevrolet, via the 2015 MLB All-Star Game MVP Vote.
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