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Gotcha. I mean like Griffey Jr was known outside of MLB fans, McGwire, Sosa, etc. Is he that level? More IM

Posted by MDH Jan 25 '22, 14:21

I don't watch MLB, and haven't in years and years. So while I cannot name many players, I feel like some do cross over into more general sports fame. I'd have never heard of Trout had it not been for the board.

I mean I can name some Nats, Tatis Jr, and Bryce Harper (granted former Nat), but not many others.

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He's notorious for basically going out of his way not to be promoted but he's a 3 time MVP and any casual North American fan of the big 4 should know - Reagen Jan 25, 14:27 7
- Non-sports fans don't know him like they should or would if he was marketed better or cared to be marketed better. Plenty of athletes are known by - Krusty Jan 25, 15:02 1
  - By choice man, by choice -- nm - JD Jan 25, 15:10
- ie He plays for the team where you can kick back and just play it safe. Never have to worry about being competitive. -- nm - Jovian Jan 25, 14:36 4
  - Uh, no? Like not using social media or even old school media for self promotion. Rarely makes comments on the game or other players - JD Jan 25, 14:50 3
    - His biggest claim to 'fame' is he's an avid weather geek from New Jersey. -- nm - Will Hunting Jan 25, 14:52 2
      - Now we're just making things up. "Oh yeah, Mike Trout, he's also helping out the DOJ 1/6 investigative team in his free time" -- nm - Beryllium Jan 25, 15:04 1
        
        prove he isn't! -- nm - Reagen Jan 25, 15:19

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Gotcha. I mean like Griffey Jr was known outside of MLB fans, McGwire, Sosa, etc. Is he that level? More IM

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