Angels' Jo Adell Robs 3 Home Runs in 1-0 Win Against Mariners

Outfielder's 'Greatest Defensive Game' Earns Praise from 9-Time Gold Glover Torii Hunter

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:23am

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell made three spectacular home run-robbing catches, including a dramatic ninth-inning grab where he flipped over the wall and into the stands, in a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. The performance drew high praise from former Angels star and nine-time Gold Glove winner Torii Hunter, who called it 'probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen.'

Why it matters

Adell's defensive heroics showcase his transformation into an elite outfielder after struggling on defense earlier in his career. The Angels' win also keeps them in the hunt in the competitive AL West division race.

The details

Adell made three spectacular home run-robbing catches, leaping high above the wall to deny homers by the Mariners' Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the eighth, and J.P. Crawford in the ninth. On the final catch, Adell raced to the right-field corner, leaped to glove the ball, flipped over the low wall, and fell into the first row of seats before holding up his glove to show the catch, which was upheld after a replay review.

  • On April 4, 2026, the game took place at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
  • Adell made his three home run-robbing catches in the 1st, 8th, and 9th innings of the game.

The players

Jo Adell

The Los Angeles Angels' right fielder, who has transformed into a Gold Glove-caliber defender after struggling on defense earlier in his career.

Torii Hunter

A nine-time Gold Glove Award winner and former star outfielder who is now a special assistant to the Angels' general manager, and has worked extensively with Adell on his defense.

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What they’re saying

“I've never seen three home run robberies in one game, and I've never seen a guy on the third one fall into the stands, catch the ball and keep his feet in like he's a wide receiver. I was jumping up and down. I almost passed out.”

— Torii Hunter, Special Assistant to the General Manager, Los Angeles Angels

“After the first one, I was pretty fired up. When I got to the second one, which looked identical to the first, I thought, 'Wow, my routes are on point tonight.' The third one was just grit. Top of the ninth, you have to get it done. It was crazy.”

— Jo Adell

What’s next

Adell's defensive performance is likely to earn him strong consideration for a Gold Glove Award at the end of the season.

The takeaway

Jo Adell's remarkable defensive display, which included three home run robberies in a single game, showcases his transformation into an elite outfielder and underscores the impact that mentorship from a nine-time Gold Glove winner like Torii Hunter can have on a player's development.