You were upset three years ago, but you changed your position to Yuri's body Trout, center fielder → right-handed player. I'll make you happy, director
Feb 18, 2025
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In an interview with local media after arriving at Tempie, a spring training camp in Arizona on the 18th (Korea time), Trout said, `I knew it was time. I just want to go out on the field. "Wu Ik-su will be fun, too. I'll smell it happily. As I told the club, I'll go out to right field and defend as comfortably as I can" he said.
In response, ESPN said, "'Trout, who arrived at spring training camp yesterday, had a meeting with the coaching staff and decided to change his position from center field to right field. This is part of an effort to protect him and for him to play healthy.'"
That doesn't mean Trout is just committed to right field.
ESPN heard from the club that `Trout can continue to see center field and have a break while starting as a designated hitter. However, the right fielder will become the main position he should take charge of, predicting that left-handed hitters Mickey Moniac and right-handed hitters Joe Adele will see center field.
Trout said "If you have to do defensive training from the start of camp, you will. You'll try to be more comfortable.'
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Earlier on the 15th, MLB.com will also meet Washington coach Ron and general manager Perry Minasian as soon as Trout arrives at camp to discuss how he can play healthy this year. They contacted them during the offseason to check their physical condition, especially when they came up with a plan to play more as corner outfielders and designated hitters,' the report said.
Trout said in September last year that he was "well aware of my injury history and could also consider a position change for his health."Ultimately, my goal is to go out to the field every day and go to the plate. Whether it's a corner outfielder or designated hitter, we'll leave it to the club to make a plan. Looking at my current state and what's happened in recent years, I have to look at all the ways I can go to the ground and play."
Trout, who had been filling the regular at-bats until 2020, has played only 226 of the 648 games his team has played in the last four years with consecutive injuries to his thigh, waist, left foot bone and left knee since 2021. The participation rate was only 35%.
In particular, he suffered a cartilage plate injury in his left knee against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 30 and had sutures on May 4 to end the season. He marked a batting average of 0.220, 10 homers, 14 RBIs, 17 runs scored, and 0.867 OPS in 29 games. He sought to return after the summer, but decided not to overdo it and continued his rehabilitation as the Angels virtually gave up the postseason.
This year, Trout and the Angels' top priority is to play the full-time season. Trout last played fall baseball in 2014. Since then, he has failed to make the postseason stage for 10 consecutive years. The Angels have the longest postseason 'thirsty' among the 30 clubs.
Trout was born in August 1991. This year is the 34th season. The 12-year $426.5 million contract will end in 2030. There are still six seasons left. For Angels fans, he shouldn't be sick. However, he is a player who cannot be traded.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
