The Angels will have the 17th overall pick in the amateur draft, which begins with the first round, a competitive-balance round and the second round Monday, and concludes with the 40th round Wednesday.
With all that Trout has accomplished in seven big league seasons, the six-time All-Star and three-time MVP runner-up from Millville, N.J., said being in the MLB Network studios in Secaucus, N.J., for the draft is still one of his most treasured memories.
This will be the Angels’ second draft under amateur scouting director Matt Swanson. Their top pick from 2017, high school outfielder Jo Adell, who was the 10th overall pick, has advanced to Class-A Inland Empire this season.