Overview
- Trout told reporters he is leaning against participating in the Home Run Derby because of a strained right hamstring that put him on the 10-day injured list on June 18.
- He made the comment while with the Angels and said the injury 'threw things off' after earlier telling USA Today he was 'considering' the Derby.
- Trout still expects to recover in time to play in the All-Star Game on July 14, which takes place the night after the Derby in Philadelphia.
- The Derby location drew extra attention because Citizens Bank Park sits about 45 miles from Trout’s hometown of Millville, New Jersey, a factor that had raised public interest in his participation.
- Trout has long declined past Derby invitations over concern that the event’s heavy, max-effort swings could disrupt his swing, and he has said he would like to do it once before he retires.