Angels rookie Mike Trout rewarded the team for not sending him down to the minor leagues by hitting the first home run of his major-league career on Sunday.
With family and friends in attendance, Trout hit a 3-1 pitch from Baltimore's Mark Worrell into the left field seats to turn a 3-2 lead into a four-run cushion.
"It was just awesome out there," said Trout, the youngest player in the majors. "It's definitely special. I think it's my parents' first home run they've seen in pro ball that I hit in a game."
To make the afternoon even more perfect, the fan who caught the ball gave it to Trout after the game.
Trout entered the game with a .162 average and only two RBIs.
Trout Hits First Major-League HR