Shohei Ohtani vs Mike Trout
Shohei Ohtani vs Mike Trout: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout?
Ohtani's rivalry with Mike Trout is highlighted by their time as teammates and competitors in the MLB. Their matchup in the 2023 World Baseball Classic final, where Ohtani struck out Trout, added a dramatic chapter to their competitive history.
Shohei Ohtani
Key numbers
- Batting Average.283
- Home Runs291
- RBIs704
- Wins45
- Strikeouts737
Top honours
- NPB All-Star5× All-Star (2013–2017)
- Japan Series ChampionWon with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2016)
- AL Rookie of the Year2018
- AL Most Valuable Player2021, 2023
- Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award2021
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Mike Trout
Key numbers
- Batting average.292
- Hits1,803
- Home runs418
- Runs batted in1,049
- Stolen bases219
Top honours
- 11× All-Star2012 – 2019, 2021 – 2023
- 3× AL MVP2014, 2016, 2019
- 9× Silver Slugger AwardMultiple years
- AL Rookie of the Year2012
- World Baseball Classic All-WBC Team2023