Trout makes final case in MVP discussion

ANAHEIM — For Angels manager Mike Scioscia, there’s no doubt in his mind that Mike Trout deserves to be recognized as the American League’s Most Valuable Player.

“This guy is the MVP,” Scioscia said after his team wrapped up the 2016 season with an 8-1 win over the Astros. “I don’t think there’s any question. I don’t know of anybody that has done as much as he’s done on the field.”

Trout put the final touches on another outstanding season with his 100th RBI and 30th stolen base. He finished the year with a .315 average and .550 slugging percentage, to go along with 29 home runs, 32 doubles, five triples and 173 hits overall.

Trout led the Majors with 123 runs, 116 walks and a .441 on-base percentage. He walked twice on Sunday and his season total is an Angels franchise record. Trout’s .991 OPS tied for the best of his career and ranked second in the big leagues.

So how does Trout feel about the MVP talk? The votes will be cast by 30 baseball writers before the first postseason game.

“Season’s over, and obviously we’ll find out in a few months,” Trout said. “I prepared myself coming into spring …

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