Over the offseason, Mike Trout put a huge effort into improving his defense. While he has always been stellar, a Gold Glove is something that has evaded Trout throughout his career. This season, Trout is looking to add that to his trophy case, and could very well add much more.
Right now, Trout has to be the leader for the Gold Glove Award for American League outfielders. His 0.6 defensive WAR is second amongst all center fielders in the MLB. So far this season, only two balls have dropped within Mike Trout’s range. Last year, more than 20 did.