WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 17: Washington Nationals and the National League pitcher Max Scherzer (31) walks off after giving up a hit to Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the American League outfielder Mike Trout (27) during the 2018 All-Star Game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

Trout: Scherzer's the best pitcher I've faced

Jason Wilson
6 years ago
The Washington Post / Getty

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout joined PGA Tour golfer Brooks Koepka on Nike Golf's Instagram account to shoot the breeze about sports Sunday night.

The three-time AL MVP was asked who he considers the best pitcher he's faced, and Trout offered little hesitation: Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer.

Trout recounted the time he drew a walk against Scherzer in the 2018 All-Star Game after a lengthy plate appearance and called it "the best at-bat" he's ever had.

Since Scherzer left the American League following the 2014 season, Trout's exposure to the ace right-hander has been limited. His results to date have not been favorable, either.

In 16 regular-season plate appearances against Scherzer, Trout has hit .188 with one home run, one double, no walks, and 10 strikeouts.

"He's nasty," Trout said.

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