Mike Trout helps family near his hometown after house fire
The holidays are over but it's always the right time of the year for a feel good story like this.
South New Jersey Today brings us this story from near Mike Trout's hometown of Millville, New Jersey. After a fire destroyed the DeSimone family's home and everything inside, even the Christmas tree, the Angels centerfielder showed up with gifts and emotional support on Christmas Eve.
.@MikeTrout lifts a local #family's spirits after their home caught on #fire: https://t.co/3onrnGNPtT pic.twitter.com/5qETbZZuoh
— SNJ Today (@SNJToday) January 1, 2016
While the local town and school had come together to help the DeSimone family during their time of need, Trout's role as impromptu Santa Claus came as a total surprise, according to the family:
It just goes to show, Trout's an MVP on and off the field.
