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Mike Trout Homers on His 35th Birthday, Ties A‑Rod and Reynolds and Sets New Six‑Season Mark

A 400‑foot Statcast‑projected shot underscores Trout’s rare streak of birthday power and highlights his sustained impact over more than a decade.

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Aug 7, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Trout hit a Statcast‑projected 400‑foot home run at loanDepot park off Marlins starter Tyler Phillips on the first pitch he saw, a 96.8 mph four‑seam fastball that gave him his 19th home run of the season.
  • The homer is Trout’s sixth career birthday home run, tying him with Alex Rodriguez and Mark Reynolds for most birthday homers in MLB history.
  • Trout became the first player to homer on his birthday in six different seasons, with previous birthday homers in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2020.
  • He missed his birthday games in 2021–24 because of injuries, a gap that underlines the durability behind this new streak when he is healthy and playing.
  • The play drew wide attention on social media and from MLB coverage because homering on a birthday is rare and this sequence highlights Trout’s longevity and recurring high‑end performance.