Angels' Jo Adell Robs 3 Homers in Spectacular Defensive Display

Torii Hunter calls Adell's performance 'the greatest defensive game I've ever seen'

Apr. 5, 2026 at 6:22am

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell made three spectacular home run-robbing catches in a 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners, drawing high praise from 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 earlier in his career, and highlight the Angels' strong defensive play this season as they aim to contend in the AL West.

The details

Adell leaped above the wall to deny home runs in the first, eighth, and ninth innings, with his final catch coming as he crashed into the stands near the right-field foul pole. According to Inside Edge, Adell now has 10 home run robberies since 2020, tied for the most in MLB.

  • On April 5, 2026, Adell made the three home run-robbing catches in the Angels' 1-0 win over the Mariners.
  • Adell has been working extensively with former Angels star Torii Hunter on his defense over the past few years.

The players

Jo Adell

A Los Angeles Angels outfielder who has transformed into an elite defensive player after struggling earlier in his career.

Torii Hunter

A nine-time Gold Glove Award winner and former MLB star 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

The takeaway

Adell's defensive heroics not only helped the Angels win a close game, but also showcase his transformation into an elite outfielder after struggling earlier in his career. His work with Torii Hunter has clearly paid off, and the Angels will look to Adell's strong defense as they aim to contend in the AL West this season.