Mark Trumbo

Baseball player, 2016 Home Run Derby champion

Mark Trumbo - Baseball player, 2016 Home Run Derby champion
Born

January 16th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a major league baseball player primarily as an outfielder and first baseman. Debuted with the Los Angeles Angels in 2010. Achieved significant success during his career, including a standout season in 2016 when he led the American League in home runs and won the Home Run Derby. Also played for teams such as the Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, and Seattle Mariners. Achieved his highest postseason success with the 2011 Angels and won the World Series in 2021 with the Atlanta Braves.

2016 American League home run leader

2016 MLB Home Run Derby champion

World Series champion with Atlanta Braves

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