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Los Angeles Angels outfield Coach Bo Porter ripped into his center fielders' defensive displays this season, stating that their fielding hasn't been good enough

Mike Trout's return from yet another injury could be his final his chance to cement himself as a no-doubt first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Which brings us to today's quiz. At 25-30, the Angels are likely heading to a 10th consecutive losing season, but baseball is better when Mike Trout is on the diamond. With that being said, how many of the 34 MLB players to win multiple MVP awards can you name in five minutes?

The Angels signed Trout to a 12-year, $426.5 million contract in March 2019, at the time the richest contract in baseball. He still has six years and $212.7 million left on the contract, including this season. The 33-year-old was hitting just .179 at the time of his injury.

Betts is climbing the all-time WAR list the same way Trout once was. We examine the two and dive into which players similarly ruled previous eras.

Mike Trout's financial success in 2025 stems from his lucrative MLB contract, endorsements, and savvy business ventures. His $140 million net worth is