One of baseball’s best players may also be its best person.
Six-time Major League Baseball All-Star Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels has been called “everything good about his sport” by The New York Times. Although he rakes in millions playing in “The O.C.,” he still makes his home in the small town of Millville, New Jersey, and is married to his high school sweetheart.
“What’s nice about it is Mike is such a good person,” Jim Quinn, the former mayor of Millville, told NBC Sports. “You get some of these superstar athletes that have attitudes and aren’t really genuine, but Mike is a genuinely nice guy.”
For example, after hearing a Philadelphia-area family lost their home in a house fire before Christmas 2015, Trout showed up at their house with an armful of Christmas presents. “Your house burns down, you don’t have anything for Christmas, and all these people are giving, giving, giving, then bam! Mike Trout comes,” Barbara DeSimone said. “It’s like Santa Claus arrived.”
But at a recent game in Denver, Colorado, against The Rockies, Trout proved that he’s a nice guy on the field as well.
In the third inning, Trout hit a broken-bat blooper into center field, and instead of hard-charging to first base, he took a moment to apologize to home-plate umpire Jerry Layne and Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta, though neither were injured on the play.
@MikeTrout 's broken bat hit an umpire and he stopped to apologize before running onto first base because that's the #midwesterner in him. https://t.co/4uuYAdcrmq
— Jess Magdefrau (@JessMagdefrau) May 9, 2018
The notoriously-grumpy Brooklyn Dodger manager Leo Durocher is said to have coined the phrase, “Nice guys finish last,” but that doesn’t hold true for Trout. The Angels are currently a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West, and Trout is second in the AL in home runs (12), tied for seventh in batting average (.331), and tied for 13th in RBI (25).
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.