The Los Angeles Angels have signed Mike Trout to a one-year, $1 million deal.

It's the largest pre-arbitration contract for a player, surpassing a record shared by Ryan Howard, who got $900,000 from the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007.

"It's a landmark to do a $1 million with a two-plus player," Jerry Dipoto said. "I think it's fitting and Mike's earned that and we're glad to provide that for him."

Trout also was pleased about the deal, saying, "It feels good."

Negotiations continue between the Angels and Trout, 22, on a multiyear contract.