Millville’s Mike Trout Named MLB All-Star, Set for Philadelphia Homecoming
For the 12th time in his major league career, Millville High School alum and Los Angels Angels outfielder, Mike Trout is an American League All-Star.
The 34-year-old Trout was the lone member of the Angels named an All-Star when the initial rosters were announced Saturday night, and he will start the game for the 11th time in his career.
"Just want to say thank you fans for voting for me to get in the All-Star Game," Trout said in a social media video. It means a lot to me and my family, this one was on the list for awhile and I'm super excited to go there, go see my friends, my family, and obviously compete."
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It will be a homecoming for Trout with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game set to be played Tuesday, July 14 at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park.
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This season, Trout is hitting .234 with a .394 on-base percentage and .472 slugging percentage for an .866 OPS. He also has 17 home runs, 12doubles and seven stolen bases in 74 games.
Family First in Philly
With Trout set to be in Philly for the game, he will get to bring his two sons to see him play in the shadows of his hometown of Millville.
