If the reports are true, and they are widely reported throughout media-land, Mike Trout is about to sign the biggest contract in sports history; $430 million over 12 years. That’s an AAV of $35.8 million. He will be signed through his age 39 season.
A few fun Trout facts. Angels owner Art Moreno bought the Angels for half this contract: $184 million.
Trout’s annual salary is almost as large as the salary for Tampa Bay’s 25 man roster: $39.7 million.
At age 32 the Angels signed a 10 year, $252 million contact with Albert Pujols. At age 32 Trout will have 7 years and approximately the same amount due before his contract expires.