Mike Trout records 1,000th career hit on 26th birthday
On his 26th birthday, Mike Trout hit another important milestone. The Los Angeles Angels outfielder notched his 1,000th career hit on Monday night in a game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Congratulations @MikeTrout on hit 1000! pic.twitter.com/GtgghRa3oI
— Erik Alejandro (@DJERA) August 8, 2017
The hit came just hours after Trout’s teammates celebrated his birthday with him by dumping everything from eggs to coffee creamer to baby powder on his head in the locker room.
Birthday Gift from the boys !! #Angels pic.twitter.com/fRUlEsn07I
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) August 7, 2017
Trout has played 879 games so far in his career and is considered one of the best young hitters in the league.
.@miketrout collects his 1,000th hit on his 26th birthday! pic.twitter.com/aUVQ4fcSX5
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) August 8, 2017
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