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Mike Trout’s 29.9 ft/sec Sprint Marks Step Toward Center-Field Return

The Angels are testing his outfield workload in a cautious spring evaluation after 2024 knee surgeries.

Angels’ 34-year-old star Mike Trout, coming off a knee injury, reached his fastest speed in two years trying to beat out an infield hit in Saturday’s spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Tempe, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin / AP
Feb 24, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout (27) prepares to bat in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
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Feb 26, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels right fielder Mike Trout (27) tracks the flight of a pop fly in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Trout reached 29.9 ft/sec trying to beat out an infield hit in a spring game, his fastest recorded sprint since his April 2024 left-knee injury.
  • Statcast pegs 30 ft/sec as elite speed, and Trout said he feels great and is targeting that mark, saying he has more in the tank.
  • Manager Kurt Suzuki called the result a great sign and said Trout is moving well and trending in the right direction.
  • The Angels held Trout out Sunday but plan to start him in center field Monday against the Royals as evaluations continue.
  • After two knee surgeries in 2024 and a bone bruise, Trout spent most of 2025 at DH with reduced sprint metrics, and he is now taking reps in center and left.