10-07-2018 20:05 via ocregister.com

Why the Angels’ Mike Trout never competes in the Home Run Derby

ANAHEIM — The Home Run Derby participants will be announced on Wednesday and Mike Trout will not be among them again.
Trout, who will be playing in his sixth All-Star Game, has annually rejected the opportunity, but why?
Concerned with injury? Altering his swing?
“I don’t know about any of that,” Trout said Tuesday. “I’d rather just have that night with my family, spend time with them. … I just want to relax and enjoy the day. Just watch it. … I
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