“Today is a special day in Angels history. We’re extremely proud to say we’re keeping Mike Trout in an Angels uniform for the next 12 years.”
These were the words spoken by Angels General Manager Billy Eppler, who was at the forefront of the negotiations that led to the largest contract handed out in North American sports history. Eppler, who has been at the helm since the 2016 season, is no stranger to making monumental moves. Trout’s extension comes a mere 15 months after the club signed two-way star Shohei Ohtani.
Trout’s 10-year, $360 million extension was the result of several years of hard work and due diligence done by Eppler and several other high-ranking Angels officials.