Mike Trout Hits 400th Home Run, Becomes 59th MLB Player

On Saturday night, Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout blasted his 400th career home run. That swing against the Colorado Rockies etched his name even deeper into baseball history.

This milestone isn’t just personal. It puts Trout among a select group of sluggers in Major League Baseball’s long story.

He’s now the 59th player to reach 400 homers—a number that reflects real staying power. That’s especially true considering Trout’s recent struggles with injuries and dips in production.

Mike Trout Joins the 400 Home Run Club

Trout’s big moment arrived in a season that’s felt a bit quieter than his prime years. At 34, he entered the game hitting .228/.356/.407, with 21 home runs and two steals over 123 games.

Even with those numbers, his home run was a reminder: when Trout’s healthy, his bat can still do real damage.

Only Two Active Players Have Surpassed 400

Among today’s stars, Trout now joins just Giancarlo Stanton in this rare club. Stanton actually hit his 450th career homer earlier that same night.

It felt like a perfect double feature for fans who love the long ball.

The Decline from Prime Years

Trout’s latest milestone is impressive, but his production has clearly slipped. Injuries have limited his time on the field, and his WAR (Wins Above Replacement) sits at just 0.9 this season.

That’s a far cry from the nine WAR per year he averaged between 2012 and 2019.

Injury Struggles and Reduced Playing Time

In three of the last five seasons, Trout has put up two WAR or less—way below his old standard. You can see the effect in the spacing between his milestone home runs:

• No. 100 — 2015
• No. 200 — 2017
• No. 300 — 2020
• No. 400 — 2025

Those longer gaps say a lot about how injuries have slowed down one of baseball’s most gifted players.

Chasing Hall of Fame Legends

Now that he’s got 400 homers, Trout sits just seven away from tying Hall of Famer Duke Snider for 58th all-time. Passing legends from Cooperstown? That only adds to Trout’s legacy, even with all the setbacks he’s faced lately.

Contract Stability Amid Milestone Pursuits

Trout’s still under contract with the Angels through 2030. He’s said he doesn’t plan on asking for a trade.

For Angels fans, that means more chances to watch history—and to see Trout climb even higher on those all-time lists in an Angels uniform.

The Next Wave of 400-Home Run Hitters

While Trout celebrates joining the 400 club, a new wave of sluggers isn’t far behind. Several big names are fewer than 50 homers away:

• Paul Goldschmidt
• Manny Machado
• Freddie Freeman
• Nolan Arenado
• Aaron Judge
• Bryce Harper

All six have a real shot at 400 in the next few years. That exclusive club? It’s about to get a little less lonely.

The Legacy of the 400 Home Run Club

The 400-HR club isn’t just a number. It’s a badge for hitters who combine longevity, steady performance, and real power.

Most players who join this club end up in the Hall of Fame. Career totals might not tell the whole story, but for sluggers, they’re a big deal.

Trout’s path from his first homer to number 400 has had some wild highs and, honestly, a few tough breaks too. Still, this milestone isn’t just about what he’s already done—it hints at what he might pull off next.

With Trout in the lineup, the Angels always have a guy worth watching. Fans and pitchers? They’re definitely paying attention.

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