Jo Adell's misplay leads to home run for Rockies against Angels
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell experienced a notable mishap on June 2 during a game against the Colorado Rockies. In the fourth inning, Adell attempted to catch a fly ball hit by Rockies designated hitter TJ Rumfield but lost track of it as it glided through the twilight sky. The ball bounced off his glove and cap, clearing the outfield wall for a home run. Adell had previously made headlines earlier this season by successfully robbing three home runs in one game. Following the play, the Angels trailed the Rockies 8-0.
- •Adell's error occurred during the fourth inning of the game.
- •The Rockies lead the game 8-0 after the home run.
- •Adell had previously set a record for robbing three home runs in a game.
- •The incident adds to the Angels' struggles this season.
- 5:18 AMESPN — Shades of Jose: Ball bonks off Adell's head for HR...
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Angels outfielder Jo Adell misplays flyball into home run off his head, much like Canseco in 1993
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Bonk! Fly ball bounces off Angels outfielder Jo Adell's head for home run
"Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell misplayed a flyball into a bizarre home run off his head Tuesday night in a play reminiscent of José Canseco's embarrassing gaffe 33 years ago. Adell reached up to catch TJ Rumfield's deep fly for the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning, but the ball grazed the outside of his glove before bouncing off his head and over the wall for a solo homer. Rumfield stopped at second base, initially unsure of the ruling, before proceeding around the bases to give Colorado an 8-0 lead.
"Angels right fielder Jo Adell had a Jose Canseco moment Tuesday night, as a fly ball bounced off his head and went over the right-field fence for a Rockies home run.
"Jo Adell made a trio of home run robberies earlier this year. Now, the Angels outfielder joined Jose Canseco in a most embarrassing fraternity.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 3, 2026, 5:18 AMShades of Jose: Ball bonks off Adell's head for HR...
Angels right fielder Jo Adell had a Jose Canseco moment Tuesday night, as a fly ball bounced off his head and went over the right-field fence for a Rockies home run.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:34 AMAngels outfielder Jo Adell misplays flyball into home run off his head, much like Canseco in 1993
Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell misplayed a flyball into a bizarre home run off his head Tuesday night in a play reminiscent of José Canseco's embarrassing gaffe 33 years ago. Adell reached up to catch TJ Rumfield's deep fly for the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning, but the ball grazed the outside of his glove before bouncing off his head and over the wall for a solo homer. Rumfield stopped at second base, initially unsure of the ruling, before proceeding around the bases to give Colorado an 8-0 lead.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 3:32 AMBonk! Fly ball bounces off Angels outfielder Jo Adell's head for home run
Jo Adell made a trio of home run robberies earlier this year. Now, the Angels outfielder joined Jose Canseco in a most embarrassing fraternity.
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