On September 20, 2025, Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels marked a significant moment in his career by hitting his 400th career home run against the Colorado Rockies. This achievement places him in the elite group of just 59 players in MLB history to reach this milestone.
With this milestone, Trout stands as one of only two active players, alongside Giancarlo Stanton, who have accomplished this feat. His home run total puts him seven away from tying Duke Snider for the 58th most all-time.
Here’s the moment captured in a tweet:
BREAKING: MIKE TROUT HITS CAREER HOME RUN NO. 400 ‼️ Link to tweet — MLB (@MLB) September 21, 2025
As of this game, Trout’s batting stats for the season included a .228 average with 21 home runs over 123 games. He has faced challenges due to injuries in recent years, totaling less than two Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in three of his last five seasons. However, he averaged around nine WAR from 2012 to 2019, showcasing his past dominance.
Historical Context
The progress of Trout’s home run milestones is indicative of his career:
| Career HR | Date |
|---|---|
| 100 | Apr. 17, 2015 |
| 200 | Sept. 29, 2017 |
| 300 | Sept. 5, 2020 |
| 400 | Sept. 20, 2025 |
Trout remains under contract with the Angels until the end of the 2030 season and has no plans of moving to another team. The spotlight now turns to other prominent players who might soon join the 400 home run club, including Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado, Freddie Freeman, Nolan Arenado, Aaron Judge, and Bryce Harper.
