All Star Game Haiku
It is clear, no doubt
The Major League All Star Game
Belongs to Mike Trout
As we face the darkest day of summer – no MLB games scheduled – here is a little All Star Game trivia and a question to think about on this day without baseball. (Answer posted tomorrow).
Photo by Keith Allison 
Mike Trout was apparently born to own the All Star Game. In his first five full MLB seasons, Trout has made the All Star team five times. In those five games, The “Millville Meteor” has hit .461 (six-for-thirteen), with two singles, two doubles, a triple, a home run, three runs scored, three RBI and a stolen base. Add in his two walks and Trout’s All Star on-base percentage is .533.
Trout has also proven to be a fast starter. He’s managed a hit in his first at bat in each of his five All Star Games (more on that in just a bit).
Trout also has two All Star Game MVP awards to his credit (2014 and 2015), one of only five players to accomplish that feat and the only one to achieve it in consecutive seasons. The other two-time ASG MVP’s are: Willlie Mays (1963, 1968); Steve Garvey (1974, 1978), Gary Carter (1981, 1984); Cal Ripken Jr. (1991 and 2001).
Trout is also one of only ten players to hit for the career cycle (single, double, triple and home run) in the All Star Game. Trout accomplished the cycle in his first four All Star contests – and he did it in his first at bat in each game, and in order.
Now, for the trivia question. Name the other nine players to hit for the All Star Game cycle. I’ll give you their initials – and post the answer tomorrow. Note: Bold Face = Hall of Famer.
EB
WM
TW
GB
RC
SG
MS
LW
PF
For some All Star Game firsts,click here.
Comments on some All Star Game bests,click here.
A look at the All Star Game in Minnesota, click here.
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