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ANAHEIM, Calif. - Thursday was a big day for Mike Trout, one of the Los Angeles Angels' two first-round draft picks in last month's first-year player draft.

Early in the day Trout signed a contract that included a $1.21 million bonus. In the afternoon he took batting practice at Angel Stadium and then posed for pictures in the dugout with Vladimir Guerrero.

"It hasn't really sunk in yet," said Trout, the 25th overall pick. "It's a great program, great organization and I'm glad to be with them."

Trout, who hit a couple of balls over the wall during batting practice, hit .531 with a New Jersey-record 18 home runs this season for Millville High School. He will report to the Angels' Arizona Summer League team today.

A 17-year-old outfielder with the potential to be a five-tool player - he's run the 60-yard dash in 6.5 seconds - Trout said he jokingly warned Torii Hunter that he was after his job.

"I'm going to try to get up here as quick as I can," he said.

-Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times

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