Mike Trout Hits 400th Home Run in Angels’ Win

In a season filled with challenges, Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday.

He achieved his 400th career home run during an 8-inning game that ended in a 3-0 win against the Colorado Rockies. Trout, a three-time American League MVP and 11-time All-Star, hit the milestone with a powerful 485-foot solo shot—connecting with a 98-mph sinker from Rockies pitcher Jaden Hill—which helped solidify the Angels’ current eight-game winning streak.

“This was definitely something I had on my mind coming into the season,” Trout reflected after the game. “I’m glad it’s over with. It’s been a good moment, though my family wasn’t here in person to see it—they watched on TV.” He noted that his wife and two sons enjoyed the experience from home.

The home run was the 10th longest recorded at Coors Field since Statcast began tracking data in 2015.

After the game, Trout was gracious enough to give the fan who caught the ball three autographed bats and two signed balls. He also granted the fan’s request to take a picture on the field. “It’ll be a great memory for my kids,” Trout said. “I remember going to games with my dad and how special that felt.”

This feat makes him the 59th player in MLB history to reach 400 home runs while wearing an Angels uniform, joining the ranks of Dave Winfield and Vladimir Guerrero. Notably, he is also the 20th player to hit his first 400 home runs with a single franchise.

Additionally, Trout stands out as the fifth player to reach at least 400 home runs and steal 200 bases by age 33. Among active players, only Giancarlo Stanton has more home runs than Trout.

Earlier in the season, Trout reached his 1,000th career RBI with his 397th home run in July. Despite his .294 career batting average, he’s been struggling through this season with only a .229 average, but his numbers—22 home runs and 59 RBIs—suggest he’s starting to find his rhythm after battling through injuries in recent years.

Interestingly, leading up to this moment, Trout had only one home run in his last 36 games. “I really do love this game,” he said. “It’s full of ups and downs, and the grind makes it all worthwhile. It keeps you humble.”