Reigning MVP Mike Trout hit a pair of home runs on Sunday night, July 26, to give the 23-year-old an MLB-high 31, breaking a tie between him and teammate Albert Pujols.
It also distances him a bit from fellow young star Bryce Harper, who at 22 is tied for the National League lead in homers with 27.
But Trout, who finished in the top two of the MVP voting in each of his first three seasons, and his now-expected elite production has been somewhat overshadowed by the exploits of the former 2010 first overall pick Harper, who entered the majors with much fanfare just two years later.
With so much success early on, it's easy to forget that the four-year veteran Trout is the same age as Cubs celebrated rookie Kris Bryant.
