A few weeks ago, reader Phil Grabar replied to a previous Monster card post with “Trout’s card isn’t too shabby either.”
Indeed, Mike Trout’s 2022 APBA card is one of the best of this season.
Playing in just 119 games for the Angels, Trout still managed to hit 40 homers on top of 28 doubles. He hit .283 with a .630 slugging percentage.
Trout’s speed trend continues to be down. The one-time steals steals leader stole just one base. With this kind of card, it’s okay.
| Split | G | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Totals | 119 | 117 | 499 | 438 | 85 | 124 | 28 | 2 | 40 | 80 | 1 | 54 | 139 | .283 | .369 | .630 |
As always, Trout is rated as an OF-3 and a fast baserunner. It gets even better.
Mike Trout’s 2022 card has lots of power especially with runners on base. He earned five power numbers (1-1-5-5-6).
There were no sevens or speed numbers but given Trout’s .283 batting average (and one steal), that seems appropriate. Despite his lowest OBP since his debut year, Trout’s card still earned four 14s based on 54 walks in 499 plate appearances. I thought the card makers were gifting him a 14 but I worked out the numbers and Trout had 3.90 walks per 36 PA. Trout also has a 35-22 to replicate his six HBP.
A little oddity: 2022 Trout’s card has a 32-13. This is nothing really new. Several hitters each year receive a 13 at 32 or perhaps 52. APBA does this because simply, they have been running out of places to put 13s with the increased amount of strikeouts in recent years.
Trout also gets a 41-13 due to hitting into just six double plays.
Fun Fact: When looking for a fun Tweet to embed, I learned that Mike Trout is a weather nerd. This tweet by him was sent in September.
I hope everyone had a great holiday season! Here’s to a great 2023 APBA year!
