Mike Trout

Athletes Who Will Break Out in 2012

Hitting in the same lineup as Albert Pujols, the 20-year-old Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder is going to explode onto the scene as the Angels make a run at the World Series. (AP Photo/Lori Shepler)

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These 10 athletes are going to shine in 2012. If you haven't heard of them yet, you will. (AP Photos)

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Sam Bradford The No. 1 overall pick showed promise his rookie season. But 2011 was an utter disaster for the St. Louis quarterback. In 2012, when the Rams are healthy and Bradford has some legit targets, he's going to be a star. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Justin Blackmon The quarterbacks (Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III) are going to get all the hype in April's NFL Draft. But Blackmon, the star wide receiver from Oklahoma State, is going to have the biggest impact in his first pro season. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Tiger Woods Yeah, yeah. He's already a star. But in 2012 we're going to see the second coming of Tiger Woods as he stuffs at least one more major championship into his bag. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

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Mike Trout Hitting in the same lineup as Albert Pujols, the 20-year-old Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder is going to explode onto the scene as the Angels make a run at the World Series. (AP Photo/Lori Shepler)

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Anthony Kim Once considered a rising star, a hand injury and questionable work ethic has slowed down the 26-year-old golfer. This is the year he puts it all together. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Derrick Favors The 20-year-old hoopster is going to get some minutes with the Utah Jazz in 2012. His talent will show. Favors will begin his NBA ascension. (AP Photo/George Frey)

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Doug McDermott Haven't heard of him yet? You will in March. The Creighton coach's son is averaging 25 points per game and shooting over 50 percent from 3-point range. (AP Photo/George Frey)

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Milos Raonic The 21-year-old Canadian tennis player is ranked in the Top 50 in the world. In 2012, that will become the Top 10 as he makes his first seriously deep run in a major. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

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Michael Pineda If Seattle pitcher Felix Hernandez is the king, Pineda is the blossoming prince. After a strong rookie season in 2011, Pineda becomes a serious Cy Young candidate in 2012. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Tyler Seguin The second pick of the 2010 NHL Draft, the Bruins center had a strong playoffs in his rookie season. The 19-year-old, however, is on the verge of becoming a bonafide NHL superstar. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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