Mike Trout 2012-2016
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October 8, 2025
2012-2016: Mike Trout recorded 47.1 WAR, leading all hitters.
Next hitters: Robinson Cano 32.5, Adrian Beltre 30.5, Josh Donaldson 30.3, Miguel Cabrera 29.6.
AL Rookie of the Year 2012: Trout 10.5 WAR; runner-up Yoenis Cespedes 4.0.
AL MVP finishes: wins 2014 and 2016; runner-up 2012 (Miguel Cabrera 7.1 vs. Trout 10.5), 2013 (Miguel Cabrera 7.5 vs. Trout 8.9), 2015 (Josh Donaldson 7.4 vs. Trout 9.5).
He conceivably could have (and perhaps should have) won the AL Rookie of the Year and five consecutive AL MVPs in this five-year span.
Pitchers 2012-2016: Clayton Kershaw led with 35.4 WAR (age 24-28 seasons).
Players
Mike Trout
Robinson Cano
Adrian Beltre
Josh Donaldson
Miguel Cabrera
Yoenis Cespedes
Clayton Kershaw
Teams
Angels
Mariners
Rangers
Blue Jays
Tigers
Athletics
Dodgers
Updated At: 2025-10-26 14:07 +0000 (
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