Beckham Trout declares he will surpass father Mike Trout

Outfielder holds 420 career home runs across 16 seasons.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 141 min read

RT @MLB: “Are you going to be better than your dad?” “YES!” Mike Trout's son, Beckham, is going to take the league by Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Beckham answered affirmatively when asked by interviewers whether he would eventually outperform his father on the baseball diamond. The public exchange occurred alongside family appearances surrounding the 96th MLB All-Star Game.

Why it matters: Mike Trout addressed reporters at All-Star Media Day ahead of his 12th career selection. The veteran remains under contract through 2030 after being activated from the injured list earlier in July.

What to watch: The 96th MLB All-Star Game takes place tonight at 8 p.m. ET in Philadelphia. Regular-season play resumes across the league later in the week.

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