Why compare Yordan Alvarez and Mike Trout?

Alvarez has had some impressive performances against Trout, including a home run in 2019. The two are considered two of the top hitters in the game.

Yordan Alvarez

Key numbers

  • Batting average.298
  • Home runs190
  • Runs batted in532
  • Slugging percentage.529
  • On-base percentage.362

Top honours

  • American League Rookie of the Year2019
  • American League Rookie of the MonthJune and July 2019
  • All-StarThree-time All-Star
  • Home runs in first five career gamesFour
  • Fastest player to 16 RBIs in first 12 gamesAstros franchise record
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Mike Trout

Key numbers

  • Batting average.292
  • Hitsover 1,800
  • Home runsover 400
  • Runs batted inover 1,000
  • Stolen basesover 200

Top honours

  • American League Rookie of the Year2012
  • American League MVP2014, 2016, 2019
  • Silver Slugger Award9-time winner
  • All-Star selection11-time selection
  • Home runs leaderMultiple times