The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 on Sunday afternoon, improving their record to 49-50 and moving within one game of a .500 season. Playing close to his hometown in New Jersey, star outfielder Mike Trout went 1-for-4 with two RBIs, pushing him past former Angels great Tim Salmon in a major franchise milestone.
Trout Overtakes Salmon in Multi-RBI Games for Angels
With his two RBIs in Sunday’s victory, Mike Trout now holds the second-most career multi-RBI game appearances in Angels history. The new tally stands at 256, surpassing Tim Salmon’s previous total of 255. Only Garret Anderson leads the franchise with 311 such games. This accomplishment highlights Trout’s consistent ability to produce runs in crucial moments, cementing his place among the Angels’ all-time leaders.
Legacy of Tim Salmon and Trout’s Career Overview
Tim Salmon spent 14 seasons with the Angels, compiling 299 home runs and 1,016 RBIs. Despite never being selected to an All-Star Game, Salmon had five seasons with 30 or more home runs and received MVP votes three times. He also won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 1993 and was instrumental in the Angels’ only World Series championship in 2002. Meanwhile, Mike Trout, a three-time MVP and eleven-time All-Star, approaches 1,000 career RBIs, carrying a .241 batting average with 17 home runs and 44 RBIs this season, along with a .363 on-base percentage.
Upcoming Matchup and Future Prospects
The Angels will face the New York Mets on Monday at Citi Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Trout’s milestone achievement adds to the team’s momentum as they look to improve their standing. His ongoing excellence continues to inspire optimism among fans and suggests further contributions to Angels baseball history as the season progresses.
“Most career multi-RBI efforts by a player in @Angels franchise history (1961-):311- Garret Anderson256- Mike Trout (Via 2 in Sunday’s 8-2 victory vs the Phillies)255- Tim Salmon208- Brian Downing187- Albert Pujols159- Chili Davis158- Vladimir Guerrero Sr.139- Darin Erstad” —StatsCentre