History of Jo Adell in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 14, 2026

Jo Adell is a professional baseball outfielder who has played for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball (MLB). Selected by the Angels as the tenth overall pick in the 2017 MLB draft, he was highly regarded as one of the top prospects in professional baseball due to his combination of raw power, athleticism, and speed. Adell made his major league debut in 2020. Throughout his early career, he has been noted for his significant physical tools and home run potential, though he has faced challenges in establishing consistent performance and defensive stability at the big-league level. As a young player, Adell continues to work toward fulfilling the high expectations set during his development as a blue-chip prospect, striving to become a reliable everyday contributor in the major leagues.

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April 8, 1999: Birth of Jordon Scott Adell

Jordon Scott Adell, a future professional baseball player, was born on April 8, 1999.

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2005: Nook Logan defensive record

In 2005, Nook Logan set a milestone by becoming one of the first players recorded to rob two home runs in a single game.

2014: College Baseball Commitment

Following the conclusion of his freshman year in 2014, Jo Adell made the decision to commit to the University of Louisville to play college baseball.

2015: Statcast Tracking Commencement

The year 2015 marked the beginning of Statcast tracking in professional baseball, which served as the benchmark for comparing Jo Adell's 514-foot home run hit in 2023.

2016: Junior Year Athletic Performance

During his junior year in 2016, Adell demonstrated impressive versatility by hitting .449 with 11 home runs and 44 RBIs, while also recording a 1.55 ERA and 56 strikeouts as a pitcher.

June 2017: Start of Professional Career with AZL Angels

In June 2017, Jo Adell began his professional baseball career as a member of the AZL Angels. During his time with the team, he showcased strong performance by batting .288/.351/.542, recording four home runs, driving in 21 RBIs, and successfully completing 10 stolen bases before being promoted to the Orem Owlz.

2017: Graduation from Ballard High School

In 2017, Jo Adell successfully graduated from Ballard High School located in Louisville, Kentucky.

2018: Breakout Minor League Season

During the 2018 season, Jo Adell experienced a rapid ascent through the minor league system, playing for the Burlington Bees, Inland Empire 66ers, and Mobile BayBears. Across these three teams, he played 99 total games, finishing the year with a .290 batting average, 20 home runs, 77 RBIs, 15 stolen bases, and an invitation to represent the Angels in the 2018 All-Star Futures Game.

2019: Jo Adell's 2019 WBSC Premier 12 Performance

During the 2019 WBSC Premier 12, Jo Adell showcased an impressive performance for the United States national baseball team, batting .394/.429/.697 with 11 hits, three home runs, and five RBIs across 33 at bats.

2019: Hunter Pence's Game-Tying Grand Slam

In 2019, Hunter Pence recorded a game-tying grand slam for his club, an event referenced in May 2024 as a historical benchmark for pinch-hit grand slams.

2019: Jo Adell's 2019 Minor League Progression

Throughout the 2019 season, Jo Adell navigated through various levels of the minor leagues, starting as a non-roster invitee to Spring Training in February. Despite beginning the year on the injured list with Mobile, he performed well enough to be named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game. On August 1, 2019, he was promoted to the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League, and he concluded his developmental year by playing for the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League. Across three minor league teams in 2019, he achieved a .289 batting average with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs.

August 4, 2020: Major League Debut with the Angels

On August 4, 2020, Jo Adell was promoted to the major leagues by the Los Angeles Angels. Later that same night, he made his professional debut in a game against the Seattle Mariners, recording one hit in four at-bats.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Jordon Scott Adell officially made his professional debut as an outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball.

2021: 2021 MLB Season Performance

During the 2021 season, Jo Adell played for both Salt Lake and the major leagues, eventually finishing the year with a .246 batting average, four home runs, and 26 RBIs across 35 games played.

2022: 2022 MLB Season Performance

During the 2022 season, Jo Adell reached a personal milestone by appearing in a career-high 88 games for the Los Angeles Angels. Across 268 at-bats, he finished the year with a slash line of .224/.264/.373, contributing eight home runs, 27 RBIs, and four stolen bases.

2023: 2023 Season Minor League Stint and Achievements

During the 2023 season, Jo Adell began by being optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. In April 2023, he set an Angels franchise record by homering in six consecutive games. On June 21, 2023, he hit a record-breaking 514-foot home run. Later that year, he spent time on the injured list for an oblique strain, beginning July 14, 2023, moving to the 60-day list on August 1, 2023, and finally returning on September 18, 2023.

September 7, 2024: Jo Adell placed on the injured list

On September 7, 2024, Jo Adell was officially placed on the injured list by the Los Angeles Angels due to a left oblique strain, a development that eventually led to the conclusion of his 2024 season.

2024: Jo Adell's 2024 Season Start

During the 2024 season, Jo Adell adjusted his hitting approach during spring training to improve his contact rate, leading to a strong performance in his first 24 games where he slashed .290/.338/.565 with four home runs and 11 RBIs.

April 10, 2025: Two Home Runs in One Inning

On April 10, 2025, Jo Adell achieved a rare feat by hitting two home runs within a single inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, helping the Los Angeles Angels secure an 11–1 victory and becoming only the third player in franchise history to accomplish this milestone.

2025: Jesús Sánchez defensive record

In 2025, Jesús Sánchez tied the record for robbing two home runs in a single game, a feat that would later be surpassed in 2026.

April 4, 2026: Record-breaking defensive performance against Seattle

On April 4, 2026, Jo Adell made MLB history by robbing three home runs in a single game during a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, surpassing the previous record of two.