The Angels’ Mike Trout is close to signing the largest contract in professional sports history, according to reports.
The ESPN report, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, said the 12-year deal is worth more than $430 million. The same figure was reported by the Los Angeles Times, which also cited sources familiar with the deal.
NBC4 has not confirmed the figure.
The 27-year-old center fielder, who has won two AL MVP awards, would pass up the previous record average of $34.4 million signed by former Dodger Zack Greinke when he joined Arizona. It also passes the $330 million deal reached earlier this year by the Phillies and Bryce Harper.
Refresh this page for updates.