Mark Trumbo is a former professional baseball player who played as a first baseman and outfielder. He was born on January 16, 1986, in Anaheim, California, and attended Villa Park High School in Orange, California. Trumbo was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the 18th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft.
Trumbo made his Major League debut with the Angels in 2010 and played with the team until 2013. During his time with the Angels, he was known for his power hitting and was named an All-Star in 2012. In 2013, Trumbo was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he played for one season before being traded again to the Seattle Mariners.
In 2015, Trumbo signed with the Baltimore Orioles and had a breakout season, hitting a career-high 47 home runs and driving in 108 runs. He was named an All-Star for the second time in his career and finished fourth in the American League MVP voting. Trumbo continued to play with the Orioles until 2017, when he was traded to the Kansas City Royals.
Trumbo's career was plagued by injuries, and he missed significant time in 2018 due to a knee injury. He returned to the Orioles in 2019 but struggled at the plate, hitting just .167 in 12 games before being released by the team in August.
Overall, Trumbo had a solid career in the Major Leagues, hitting 218 home runs and driving in 626 runs over 10 seasons. He was known for his power hitting and was a two-time All-Star. Despite his injuries, Trumbo was a valuable player when healthy and will be remembered as one of the top power hitters of his era.
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