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Baseball Star Mike Trout has the Second-Most Valued Contract in North America; Here’s His Net Worth

What is Mike Trout’s net worth?

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Popular American baseball player Mike Trout, known as one of the best hitters in the game, has already earned an estimated net worth of $140 million. He is not only an 11-time MLB All-Star but also a nine-time winner of the Silver Slugger Award. In 2019, he signed the second most valuable contract in the history of North American sports, to secure his financial position thanks to an illustrious career.

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium | Getty Images | Photo by Ronald Martinez

 

What are Mike Trout’s sources of income?

Trout made his debut with the Los Angeles Angels after being selected as the 25th overall in the 2009 MLB draft. From 2017 to 2018, he made $27 million from his salary and promotional deals. In 2019, he signed a 12-year contract worth $426 million with the Angels, which is considered one of the most expensive contracts in sports history. So far, he has earned an average salary of $37 million, and by the time the contract ends, he will accumulate $500 million.

Beyond the field, Trout has promoted various brands like Bodyarmor SuperDrink, SuperPretzel, Topps, and Nike, and has signed sponsorship contracts with Rawlings, Land Rover, and Subway, earning a whopping $10-20 million from these deals alone. In 2020, Trout’s trading card was sold for $3.93 million at an auction, making the record for the most expensive sale price for a sports card.

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