Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (17) is congratulated in the Angels dugout after hitting a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Wed Apr 29, 2026 (AP News photo)

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From My Notebook: Mike Trout, a Great player, never in a World Series

By Amaury Pi-González

This 2026 season marks Mike Trout’s 16th season in Major League Baseball, all 16 years with the LA Angels of Anaheim. I witnessed his first season, 2011, working the play by play for Fox Sports West TV (Spanish) and some of his best seasons thereafter, when he first came to the big club from the Angels’ Triple-A affiliate, Salt Lake Bees.

During his first 2011 season, he played only 40 games and did not show what all scouts at the time had advertised, but he was destined for greatness. Next season, 2012, he did not disappoint. Won the AL Rookie of the Year and the AL MVP, his first of three MVPs, won the Hank Aaron Award twice, ESPN Best MLB player three times, and it goes on and on and on. No doubt Trout is a future member of the Hall of Fame.

Trout is one of those dream players who excels at everything. He is a team leader, great with his teammates and all players, great with the press and the fans, and a top-of-the-line professional, serious and respectful about the game of baseball.

Too bad he might never play in a World Series, the Angels teams during this period have not been competitive. Once in the Hall of Fame, he will not be the only great player with no World Series experience. In fact, Mike Trout appeared in only one playoff in his career, and played in a total of three postseason games during the 2014 American League Division Series with the Angels, who were swept by the Kansas City Royals, resulting in 0 wins and 3 losses in his career

Some great Hall of Fame players who never played in a World Series. Seven-time AL batting champion Rodney (Rod) Carew, eight-time NL batting Champion Tony Gwynn, Nap Lajoie, Ernie Banks, Ken Griffey Jr, Andre Dawson, and legendary Red Sox star Ted Williams are still great players who often played on teams that did not win the pennant.

Per my request, below was sent to me by my good friend and LA Angels Radio Voice Terry Smith.

Beginning with Mike Trout’s 2012 Rookie of the Year season and continuing through the 2019 season, that eight season stretch was truly amazing to witness. He was, without question, the best player in Major League Baseball.

Mike’s five tool skill set was a joy to watch, but injury issues following the 2020 Covid season have slowed his performance, which has been unfortunate. It’s also been unfortunate in his illustrious career that he has only appeared in one postseason series. Mike’s career will earn him a spot in Baseball’s Hall of Fame, but for me, having the opportunity to watch his career firsthand, it’s sad he hasn’t been able to showcase it in October.   -Thanks socio, I appreciate it.

Terry Smith has been the radio voice of the Los Angeles Angels since 2002. As of the 2026 MLB season, he is in his 24th or 25th year with the club, making him the longest-tenured broadcaster in Angels team history. He calls games on AM 830AM KLAA.

Quote: “I don’t play for the fame, the money, or the endorsements. I’m still have that same old kid with a big dream and a decent swing”. -Mike Trout.

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

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