The Jo Show: Jo Adell Robs 3 Home Runs

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell delivered an unprecedented defensive performance on Saturday, April 4, 2026, robbing three home runs to help secure a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The effort marked the first home win of the season for the Angels in Anaheim.

Adell’s defensive contributions were spread across the game, beginning in the first inning when he leaped above the yellow line on the wall in straightaway right field to deny Cal Raleigh of a solo home run.

The defensive display continued into the eighth inning, where Adell made a catch nearly identical to his first-inning effort to rob Josh Naylor of a home run.

The final robbery occurred in the top of the ninth inning. J.P. Crawford led off with a drive toward the right-field corner; Adell raced toward the ball and leaped to make the catch, flipping over the low wall and landing in the first row of seats. The play was upheld as a catch following a replay review.

Expert Reactions and Player Perspective

Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove winner and special assistant with the Angels, described the performance as the greatest defensive game he had ever seen. Hunter, who has worked with Adell in recent years, noted the rarity of three home run robberies in a single game and specifically highlighted the difficulty of the final catch in the stands.

I’ve never seen three and I’ve never seen a guy on the third one fall in the stands, catch the ball, keep his feet in like he’s a wide receiver, and come up with the catch.

Torii Hunter

Adell reflected on the sequence of events, stating that he felt fired up after the first catch. He noted that by the second catch, he felt his routes were on point, while describing the final effort in the ninth inning as a matter of grit.

Defensive Evolution

The performance highlights a significant turnaround for Adell. After struggling defensively for several years, he transitioned into a Gold Glove finalist in 2024.

The game took place before a sold-out crowd in Anaheim. In other team news, the Angels have a Mike Trout 400th Home Run Bobblehead Giveaway scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026.