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$426.5MN Mike Trout Joins Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. For a Special Cause Ahead of His Big Day: “So Many Great Memories Together…”

Published 06/09/2023, 9:30 AM EDT

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Father’s Day is nearly here and many are gearing up to celebrate. As families make plans, Mike Trout is here to remind everyone of one more thing they can direct their attention to. The Los Angeles Angels’ star player has struggled with hitting but has been working to fix things. Nevertheless, along with teammate Shohei Ohtani, the duo is on a surefire trajectory into Cooperstown.

Both helped the Angels win their latest game against the Chicago Cubs. But stepping off the diamond for a moment, Trout is celebrating an endorsement that has to do with the upcoming special day on June 18th.

Mike Trout joins legendary names in endorsing Budweiser

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Budweiser is currently the official beer of MLB and has been for a long time. The brand has seen many famous faces from the sports world advocating for it and even honored Derek Jeter upon his retirement. “This bud’s for you,” reads their official tagline. And Mike Trout stands behind it too.

 

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In his latest Instagram post, the center fielder posted a picture of himself with his dad, fishing. He also held a bottle of beer in his hand, which was of course a Budweiser. The next slide showed a commercial featuring the iconic baseball father-son duo of Ken Griffey, while the caption reads, “Blessed to call this man my dad. So many great memories together. To help you and your dad create memories, @BudweiserUSA and I want to send you to a game together on Father’s Day.”

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Trout joins other famous names from the sports world, such as Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., in endorsing the brand. While things seem to be good off the field, Trout has to work hard to fix a glaring problem.

Trout continues to struggle with his swing

Make no mistake, the 31-year-old is still a stellar player. However, no matter how talented an individual is, it seems like there’s always room for improvement. After having a low year by his standards, Trout has been making regular appearances at the batting cage. According to what he told The Athletic, the problem lies with translating what he knows he should do to actually do it on the diamond.

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“It’s a process. For me, I can go in the cage … And then in the game, it’s just a different thought process. I couldn’t tell you why,” the center fielder said. Hopefully, the fans get to see the ‘old Mike’ sooner rather than later!

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Arunima Bhanot is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports. Her tryst with MLB was accidental, but what followed was nothing short of a pursuit of excellence. Arunima's articles have been recognized as Editor's Picks on multiple occasions, highlighting her exceptional attention to detail and insightful coverage.
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