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Trout Homers on His 35th Birthday to Tie MLB Record

Statcast measured the first-inning shot at 400 feet and the milestone came during the Angels' 4-3 win over the Marlins.

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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 first-inning home run on his 35th birthday, taking a 96.8 mph four-seam fastball from Miami starter Tyler Phillips and sending it a Statcast-projected 400 feet.
  • The solo shot was Trout's 19th of the 2026 season and his sixth career birthday home run, tying the Major League record.
  • The Angels won 4-3, with Nolan Schanuel supplying the decisive two-run homer and late defensive plays and relief pitching preserving the lead.
  • Trout has played for the Angels since 2011 and entered the game with career totals that include a .291 batting average, 422 home runs, and 1,058 RBIs.
  • Elias Sports Bureau and MLB sources confirm Trout tied Alex Rodriguez and Mark Reynolds for birthday homers, and he became the first player to homer on his birthday in six different seasons.