Angels' Mike Trout Calls Out Mariners' Risky Pitching After Getting Hit

Trout left Sunday's game after being struck by a 94 mph fastball, but X-rays were negative.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:05am

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Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was hit by a pitch from Seattle Mariners pitcher Casey Legumina during Sunday's game, forcing him to leave. While X-rays were negative and Trout avoided serious injury, he expressed frustration with the Mariners' pitching strategy, saying their pitchers need to locate the strike zone better if they're going to continue throwing inside.

Why it matters

Trout is one of baseball's biggest stars, and any injury to him would be a major blow to the Angels. This incident highlights the ongoing tension between pitchers trying to establish the inside part of the plate and hitters who don't want to get hit, as well as the fine line between aggressive pitching and lack of control.

The details

Trout was hit by a 94 mph fastball from Legumina in the game, and was also hit by a pitch from Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo on Friday. Trout said the Mariners pitchers need to locate their pitches better if they're going to continue throwing inside, noting 'if you can't control it up there, you shouldn't do it.'

  • Trout was hit by a pitch from Legumina on Sunday.
  • Trout was also hit by a pitch from Woo on Friday.

The players

Mike Trout

An 11-time MLB All-Star and 3-time MVP, Trout is one of the best players in baseball. He has struggled with injuries in recent seasons but remains a superstar for the Los Angeles Angels.

Casey Legumina

A pitcher for the Seattle Mariners who threw the 94 mph fastball that hit Trout on Sunday.

Bryan Woo

Another Mariners pitcher who hit Trout with a pitch on Friday.

Kurt Suzuki

The first-year manager of the Los Angeles Angels.

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What they’re saying

“We know where they're trying to get me out, fastballs up and in, so it's just frustrating. You know, if you can't control it up there, you shouldn't do it. So it is what it is.”

— Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels Star

“Balls slip. It's baseball. Like I said the other night, it's part of the game. Obviously, you don't want him to get hit. Or see Mike get hurt. But at the same time, you understand, I was a catcher, that they're trying to get guys out.”

— Kurt Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels Manager

What’s next

The Angels and Mariners will continue their series on Monday, with both teams looking to avoid any further incidents between the two clubs.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of pitchers trying to establish the inside part of the plate without losing control and hitting batters. While Trout avoided serious injury, the situation raises questions about pitcher control and the potential for escalating tensions between the two teams.