“Mike Trout Isn’t Even in Our Division”: Angels Star Baffles MLB World With His Hilarious Home Run Record

The Los Angeles Angels have a big year ahead in 2025, and they are relying on Mike Trout in a big way. The first move of the offseason had fans buzzing as the Halos made a splash, snagging two-time World Series champ and former World Series MVP Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves. The power-hitting outfielder was the perfect fit for a team looking to add some serious pop to the lineup, but the Angels weren’t done there.

Just a week later, they added veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks, known for his pinpoint control and ability to eat up innings. A few days after that, the team turned their attention to fortifying their defense and bench, bringing in seasoned catcher Travis d’Arnaud—someone with both leadership and experience behind the plate. The following day? Boom. Infield depth was bolstered with Kevin Newman, a steady glove with a knack for getting on base.

The Angels are heavily reliant on their 33-year-old center-fielder 

And then, just when it seemed like the Halos were wrapping up their offseason shopping spree, they made the move that had everyone talking: a deal with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi. The former Blue Jay was added to the rotation, giving them an experienced arm with solid strikeout stuff and a much-needed lefty presence. But the real game changer can be a healthy Mike Trout. In a season marred by injuries once again, Trout was limited to just 29 games, leaving fans and analysts alike frustrated by what could have been.   

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Still, even in such a short stretch, the future Hall of Famer showed glimpses of his elite self. His .283 average and an OPS of .999 were just a reminder that when Trout is healthy, he’s one of the most dangerous players in the game. Mike Trout’s dominance against his division rivals is no surprise—he’s made a career out of making AL West pitchers look overmatched. But what really stands out is his uncanny ability to crush home runs against teams that aren’t even in his division, like the Tampa Bay Rays. Fans have been baffled by seeing Mike Trout’s homer record and commenting hilarious things. 

Fans react to Mike Trout’s name against every team  

The fan comments reflected a mix of playful rivalry, respect, and a little bit of acceptance when it comes to Mike Trout’s legendary ability to crush home runs, particularly against the teams in the American League West. One comment read, “Trout isn’t even in our division what the f*ck?”, capturing the disbelief that comes when Trout, not even in the same division, still manages to dominate teams outside the AL West. It’s like, how does a guy from the Angels, a team not even directly competing for the same divisional crown, still get the better of you so frequently? 

“Fish hate stingrays, obviously,” another playful jab at the Rays read, playing off the fact that ‘Trout’ is, well, a fish, and that the Rays are “stingrays” – it’s a metaphorical rivalry, where even though they’re both “fish,” one clearly dominates the other in this matchup. And hey, it’s hard to argue against Trout owning the Rays in this playful exchange! Another user was in absolute awe of Mike Trout, who wrote, “Lol, I knew it was trout before I even saw it. The dude hits like a maniac against us (Rays)”

This comment spoke about the consistency and predictability of Trout’s success. Rays fans—or any fans, for that matter—see Mike Trout’s name in the lineup and know he’s going to cause problems. “Lol Mike Trout leading the whole AL West,” another commenter noted, which is funny because the Angels haven’t had the same level of success as other teams in the AL West like the Astros, but that doesn’t stop Trout from continuing to lead the division in home runs, WAR, OPS, and almost every offensive category. 

One comment refers to a possible funny scenario: “It’d be really funny if he got traded to the Astros / M’s / Rags and hit at least 29 against the Angels to have the record against the entire AL West,” tapping into the fantasy of seeing Trout in one of his division rivals’ uniforms, particularly the Astros, Mariners, or Rangers. If Trout ever were traded to one of those teams, he’d continue his home run barrage across the AL West—especially if he could set the record for most home runs against his former team, the Angels – can you Imagine that?  

These comments mix humor with admiration and just a touch of envy. Trout has earned this status of “dominant force” across the league, and even rivals like the Rays, Astros, Mariners, and Rangers know that when he steps into the box, anything can happen. Whether it’s for his team or against them, Mike Trout just does Mike Trout things—and that’s something every team has to respect, even if they’re secretly hoping for a bit less damage.

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