Jo Adell fails to catch fly ball, allows homer to bounce off head
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
During a game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Colorado Rockies on June 3, 2026, Angels right fielder Jo Adell misplayed a fly ball hit by T.J. Rumfield. The ball hit Adell’s head and bounced over the outfield fence for a home run in the fourth inning. The incident drew comparisons to a similar misplay by José Canseco 33 years earlier. Adell, who had been struggling throughout the game, faced reporters after the play, acknowledging the mishap. The Angels, with a current record of 23-39, are struggling this season, marking them as the worst team in the American League.
- •Jo Adell misplays a fly ball, leading to a home run.
- •The play happened in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium.
- •Adell was hitless in four at-bats during the game.
- •Angels have the worst record in the AL at 23-39.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — From 'Jo Show' to 'oh no': Angels outfielder revives José Conseco meme by giving up homer off his head
"A fly ball conked the Angels' Jo Adell on the head and bounced over the fence for a home run, instantly reminding fans of José Canseco's similar gaffe 33 years ago.
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