Angels' Jo Adell Robs 3 Home Runs in One Game

Jo Adell just rewrote the definition of defensive excellence in baseball.

The Angels right fielder robbed three home runs in one game against the Seattle Mariners on April 4, a feat so rare that even Hall of Fame-caliber players struggle to remember seeing it happen. Adell's catches weren't just good—they were movie-scene spectacular.

The night started with Adell leaping to steal a home run from Cal Raleigh in the first inning. Then in the eighth, he did it again, this time denying Josh Naylor what looked like a certain homer.

But the third catch? That's the one fans will replay for years.

With the Angels clinging to a 1-0 lead in the top of the ninth, Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford launched what appeared to be a game-tying home run deep into the right field corner. Adell raced toward the wall, leaped at full extension, snagged the ball, and tumbled backward into the stands—all while keeping his feet inbounds like a receiver making a sideline catch.

"I ended up in somebody's lap," Adell said after the game. "I don't know who it was, but it was a softer landing than I expected."

The catch survived a replay review and sealed the victory. Former MLB star Torii Hunter, who now works in the Angels' front office, couldn't contain his excitement.

"I've never seen three home run robberies in one game," Hunter said. "I almost passed out. It was like a movie scene—the music was playing, then he caught the ball, then he went down and we didn't see him anymore."

Why This Inspires

Adell's performance represents something bigger than athletic talent. After a down defensive year in 2025, he could have coasted or lost confidence. Instead, he worked with Hunter to refine his skills and came back stronger.

The numbers tell the story: Adell now has 10 home run robberies since 2020, tied for most in the majors during that span. That consistency comes from dedication, not just natural ability.

"His impact has been huge," Adell said of Hunter's mentoring. That humility—crediting others while achieving greatness—makes the story even better.

Baseball games often blur together over a 162-game season. But every few years, someone does something so extraordinary that it reminds us why we love sports in the first place: those rare moments when preparation, talent, and opportunity collide to create pure magic.