Ex-Angels Star Praises Jo Adell's Hitting Improvement

Tim Salmon credits Chili Davis for helping develop the young Angels outfielder's swing.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:28pm

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Former Los Angeles Angels star Tim Salmon praised current Angels outfielder Jo Adell for his hitting improvements, crediting hitting coach Chili Davis for his work with Adell. Salmon acknowledged Adell's early struggles but commended his ability to bounce back and develop into a star player.

Why it matters

Adell is a key part of the Angels' future, and Salmon's endorsement of his hitting development under Davis highlights the team's efforts to build around young talent and end their long playoff drought.

The details

Salmon said he gives "all the credit in the world" to Davis for Adell's hitting improvements. Adell was brought up to the majors too soon and struggled early in his career, but Salmon praised his ability to overcome those challenges and continue improving each year. This season, Adell is batting .315 with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs as the Angels try to end their playoff drought that dates back to 2014.

  • Salmon made the comments about Adell in a recent conversation with the Foul Territory Network.

The players

Jo Adell

A young outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who has developed into a star player after early struggles in his career.

Tim Salmon

A former star outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who is now praising the development of current Angels outfielder Jo Adell.

Chili Davis

A hitting coach who has worked with Jo Adell and helped develop his swing, according to praise from former Angel Tim Salmon.

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What they’re saying

“I give all the credit in the world to his (Adell's) hitting to Chili Davis.”

— Tim Salmon, Former Los Angeles Angels Star

“I just credit him in so many ways...he was brought up before he should have been brought up. He was put on the stage and he failed epically. Offensively, defensively, every aspect of the game. It takes a special person to be able to withstand that, and still have the confidence to go out there and improve every year and be where he is at today.”

— Tim Salmon, Former Los Angeles Angels Star

What’s next

The Angels will look to continue building around Jo Adell as they try to end their long playoff drought in 2026.

The takeaway

Tim Salmon's praise of Jo Adell's hitting development under Chili Davis highlights the Angels' efforts to build around young talent and the resilience Adell has shown in overcoming early struggles to become a star player.