Here is a shot of Mike Trout and Josh Hamilton after back-to-back hits making their team hand gesture, forming their hands into an “O”. Could it be that they are seeing the ball as if it’s a softball? Or are they we are together?
Well, we now have an answer. Mark Gubicza confirmed during an Angels broadcast on June 19th that the team is declaring their unity by bringing their hands together as a whole. They are saying “We Are Together.”
Down by four in the eighth inning Mike Trout came to the plate with the bases loaded. Down two strikes against Chris Sale, one of the best pitchers in the league, Trout blasted a grand slam to tie the game. You have to see the video and his great post-game interview. Continue reading Mike Trout’s Grand Slam Against Chris Sale
In May 2014 the Angels players started forming their hands into an “O” shape whenever a player made a great hit. They also started using the hashtag on twitter #opentheroof. You can see it in this tweet from Tyler Skaggs. It seems to be a thing between CJ Wilson and Tyler Skaggs.
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Mike Trout has been in a slump throughout the month of May. The reason is displayed in these side-by-side comparisons of his swing in 2013 and 2014. Can you spot the difference?
If it’s not obvious to you, you’re not the only one who has trouble seeing it. But Ryan Parker has an article at DeadSpin in which he thinks he’s got it figured out. Check it out and if you know Mike let him know that he’s not getting the most out of his hips.
Mike Trout might be the greatest baseball player in all time and we get to watch his career unfold. More to come!
