Five Players Who Will Be Keys To LA Angels Success in 2017?

Mike Trout –

Although this may seem obvious to most Angels fans, but I’m going to be “Captain Obvious” right now and tell you something.  The Angels need the reigning AL MVP, Mike Trout to have another big season in 2017.  Trout has won two AL MVP awards in 2014 and 2016 as well as finishing second place in his other three seasons.

In 2014 Trout was one of the biggest reasons the Angels returned to the playoffs after a five season hiatus.  Trout again had an MVP season in 2016, but unfortunately the Angels had too many holes to fill due to injuries, especially on their pitching staff.

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Trout hit 29 home runs and drove in 100 runs last season while hitting .315.  Trout also stole 30 bases, scored 123 runs, and walked 116 times while sporting a .441 on-base percentage in 2016.  Trout led the league in walks, runs scored, and on-base percentage in 2016.

For the Angels to be successful they need for Trout to continue to be MVP-Like especially early in the season while designated hitter Albert Pujols finishes rehabbing after off-season foot surgery.  Trout hopefully will hit over .300 with around 30 home runs and 100 RBI’s.  If he can do so again it will go a long way in helping the Angels to again reach the playoffs.