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Trout Declares Himself Best, Judge Calls Him Greatest

4/17/2026

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Mike Trout (professional baseball outfielder) said he would always choose himself as the best position player over the last 15 years.
Trout acknowledged Aaron Judge's impressive performance over the past seven to eight years.
Trout described the exchange as a "mutual admiration" between the two players.
Aaron Judge (professional baseball outfielder) praised Mike Trout, calling him the greatest player in the game since he started his career.

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Mike Trout (professional baseball outfielder) said he would always choose himself as the best position player over the last 15 years.
Trout acknowledged Aaron Judge's impressive performance over the past seven to eight years.
Trout described the exchange as a "mutual admiration" between the two players.
Aaron Judge (professional baseball outfielder) praised Mike Trout, calling him the greatest player in the game since he started his career.