Angels have lived the Mike Trout reality behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s revealing contract comments

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recently faced fan backlash after commenting that his $500 million contract was paid for past performance rather than future expectations. The situation draws comparisons to the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout, who signed a 12-year, $426.5 million extension in 2019.

Trout has batted .265 with 186 home runs, 424 RBIs, and 27.4 WAR across 725 games since signing his deal. These figures represent a noticeable statistical decline compared to the .307 average, 240 home runs, and 64.3 WAR he compiled from 2011 through 2018.