Angels Outfielder Robs 3 Home Runs in Single Game

When a defensive legend says he almost passed out from excitement watching your performance, you know you've done something special.

Jo Adell of the Los Angeles Angels pulled off what's believed to be a baseball first on Saturday night. He robbed three home runs in a single game during a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

The Angels right fielder started his historic night by leaping above the wall in the first inning to deny Cal Raleigh a solo homer. In the eighth inning, he made a nearly identical catch to rob Josh Naylor.

But the third catch was pure magic. J.P. Crawford led off the ninth with a drive toward the right field corner. Adell raced to the ball, leaped to catch it, then flipped over the low wall and disappeared into the first row of seats.

Moments later, he emerged from the crowd holding up his glove with the ball still inside. The catch stood after replay review, sealing the victory.

"After the first one, I was pretty fired up," Adell said. "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."

Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove winner and current special assistant to the Angels general manager, watched from the bench. "I've never seen three home run robberies in one game," Hunter said. "I was jumping up and down. I almost passed out."

Why This Inspires

Adell's story makes this moment even sweeter. He struggled defensively for several years before transforming himself into a Gold Glove finalist in 2024. That turnaround came partly from working closely with Hunter on both technique and mindset.

"It's mental when you're out there," Adell explained. "Early, I was caught in between on some plays. When you err on the side of being aggressive and trying to make the plays, you'd be surprised at how many plays you make."

Since 2020, Adell has racked up 10 home run robberies, tied for the most in the major leagues. But three in one night? That's never been done before.

Hunter compared the final catch to a movie scene, complete with dramatic pause when Adell vanished into the stands before popping back up to celebrate.

Sometimes persistence and the right mentorship can turn struggles into history-making moments.