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Millville's Very Own Mike Trout Makes History Again [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:49:32 +0000

Millville’s very own Mike Trout continues to show us why he’s one of the best in the big leagues. Last night, the Anaheim Angels outfielder made history again…. Congrats Mike on making the cycle! Mike became the youngest AL player to hit for the cycle and third youngest in the major leagues since 1930. [...]

Mike Trout 2nd in the MVP Vote – Cabrera is AL Winner

Rob Acampora — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:18:17 +0000

The voting for baseball’s Most Valuable Player in the American League came down to one player making history to defeat our Jersey guy who had an historic season. Mike Trout, the “Millville Meteor” who was named the AL Rookie of The Year earlier this week, finished 2nd in the league’s MVP vote to Miguel Cabrera [...]

Mike Trout – AL Rookie of The Year! [VIDEO]

Rob Acampora — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:54:50 +0000

South Jersey’s superstar Mike Trout finally receives his coronation by Major League Baseball by being named American League Rookie of The Year, and he won with a unanimous vote! The Millville High School alum was without question the most fun player to watch all season with his infectious hustle, 110%-plus effort, and his award winning [...]

Mike Trout Inches Toward Another Historic Moment Tonight in Seattle

Rob Acampora — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:55:39 +0000

Mike Trout has been the human highlight reel for the L.A. Angels virtually every night on ESPN, has been honored by his home town of Millville, has graced the cover of numerous sports magazines, and another record is about to fall in this historic rookie season.

Mike Trout Makes Rookie Home Run History

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:56:49 +0000

The 2009 Millville High School graduate, now a professional baseball player, has achieved his 30th home run of the year for the Los Angeles Angels, a first for a rookie. PressofAtlanticCity.com reports today that a double header against the Texas Rangers Sunday paved the way for Trout, an outfielder, to put a few history making [...]

Millville to Raise Banners in Honor of Mike Trout

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:10:45 +0000

South Jersey hasn't had a professional athlete to gush over since Audubon's Joe Flacco entered the NFL. But rookie baseball player Mike Trout has become the pride of his hometown of Millville, not to mention the entire Garden State. And the city plans to place their affection where everyone can see it.

5 Names From N.J. With a Delaware Connection

Rob Acampora — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:59:42 +0000

Delaware is so close, yet so far away in so many ways, but you may be surprised to realize what well known Jersey people have a connection with The First State in some way. Being someone who worked for over 9 years in Delaware, I’ve gotten to know the state very well and have grown [...]

5 Defining Moments in 2012 for South Jersey's Mike Trout (so far) [VIDEO]

Rob Acampora — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:50:49 +0000

Seems like every week or so Mike Trout is doing something to be recognized by America. The South Jersey baseball player for the L.A. Angels may have had his biggest moment to date this past week, and there still can be more to come for the 21-yr-old out of Millville High School.

The Case for South Jersey's Trout as a Baseball MVP Gets Stronger

Rob Acampora — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:42:00 +0000

In 11 days Mike Trout will finally be of legal drinking age. He should celebrate being 21, but this South Jersey native may have much more to celebrate after this Major League Baseball season comes to an end - maybe post season play, a trip to the World Series, and the league's Most Valuable Player!

Mike Trout Was MVP For Losing AL All-Star Team

Rob Acampora — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:39:10 +0000

Major League Baseball was center stage on FOX last night for the 83rd edition of the All-Star Game in Kansas City. The game was a blowout for the National League, winning 8-0, but the American League did see one All-Star stand out - South Jersey's favorite son Mike Trout.

Now It's Official – South Jersey's Trout is an All-Star!

Rob Acampora — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:00:03 +0000

Yesterday’s news on South Jersey’s high rising baseball star Mike Trout was front page news today for The Press of Atlantic City, and The Daily Journal out of Vineland – he is now an American League All-Star! Three years ago Trout was just getting out of Millville High School, and now he is recognized as [...]

Mike Trout's 'Catch' Heard Around The World [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:05:30 +0000

South Jersey's Mike Trout has been getting a lot of attention lately, this time, the Angels center fielder made the catch of the year against the Orioles.

South Jersey's Trout Deserves All-Star Selection

Rob Acampora — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:21:56 +0000

With Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game about 3 weeks away, it’s time to start looking at who should be selected to go to Kansas City on July 10th. If South Jersey’s Mike Trout is not there, there is something wrong in the selection process. The fans will vote for the starting lineup, and Texas Rangers [...]

Is South Jersey's Mike Trout MLB's Rookie of the Year?

Rob Acampora — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:29:07 +0000

With 8 straight wins the Los Angeles Angels have broken the .500 barrier, crept back toward respectability, and creating buzz around their young star Mike Trout - baseball's Rookie of the Year if the season ended right now.

Trout Helps Angels Improve – Hitting over .300 in the Majors

Rob Acampora — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:52:00 +0000

Is it possible that a South Jersey guy who is not even of legal drinking age can save one team's struggling season? The legend of Mike Trout is becoming something to see, as he has been the most effective player of late on a Los Angeles Angels team full of high salaries and disappointments.

South Jersey's Trout Is Back With The Angels

Rob Acampora — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:37:29 +0000

SoJO 104.9 has been following the development of one of South Jersey’s young stars – Vineland’s Mike Trout. The former Millville High School baseball standout had his ticket stamped late Friday night from Salk Lake City to rejoin the major leagues with the Los Angeles Angels. Trout was tearing it up at the AAA level [...]

South Jersey Sports Shorts: Trout Streaking, Holland Leading

Rob Acampora — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:50:32 +0000

The 2012 baseball season so far is seeing some of South Jersey’s finest show their skills in the minor leagues with streaking and league leading success. How much longer before Mike Trout and A.J. Holland move up their respective organization’s ladder? Starting with Holland this week, the “ace” of the Rome Braves in the South [...]

Major League Dreams For Vineland's Trout Will Wait: Next Stop – Salt Lake City

Rob Acampora — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:16:55 +0000

The Los Angeles Angels took one step closer to setting their 25-man roster today by sending South Jersey's own (Vineland born) Mike Trout back to the minors for a chance to play everyday and recover from a very tough spring that saw him fighting physical ailments. This trip to the Angles AAA squad (one level below the majors) could be a blessing is disguise for this kid who projects to be a future star.