Mike Trout celebrated his 35th birthday on Friday, Aug. 7 with a home run for the Los Angeles Angels.
Trout's home run gave the Angels a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning against Miami Marlins pitcher Tyler Phillips.
It is the sixth home run Trout has hit on his birthday during his career. He is the first player in MLB history to hit a home run on his birthday in six different seasons (2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2026), according to the Angels.
Trout also ties Alex Rodriguez and Mark Reynolds for the most birthday home runs in MLB history.
🎉 YOU'RE INVITED TO THE BIRTHDAY BASH 🎉 pic.twitter.com/jdg67RcDSe
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) August 7, 2026
Mike Trout stats
The New Jersey native entered play Friday with 83 hits, 18 home runs, 64 runs and 40 RBIs in 96 games played this season.
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originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mike Trout homers on birthday again, tying MLB record
