The Angels in a surprising move, have called up the best prospect in all of baseball not named Bryce Harper, Mike Trout. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise as Trout is only 19 years old and has no experience above Double-A. Though a move was needed as current center fielder Peter Bourjos was injured in last night’s game.

The 6-foot-1, 220-pounder has exceptional speed and has advanced defensive and hitting skills and is still only a young buck.

Trout will wear uniform No. 27, which was last worn by free swinger and 2004 MVP Vladimir Guerrero. Trout was a first-round pick, (25th overall) in the 2009 draft.

It is not known if Trout’s promotion is only temporary or if he is here to stay.  The best way for Trout to stay is to show the tools which made him one of the top two prospects in all of the game.

Trout was batting .324 with 32 extra-base hits, a .415 on-base percentage and a Texas League-leading 28 stolen bases for Arkansas.

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