History of Jo Adell in Timeline

Jordon Scott Adell is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2020. Adell is an American athlete known for his role as an outfielder within the Angels organization. His professional journey and performance within the MLB are key aspects of his profile.

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April 8, 1999: Jordon Adell Born

On April 8, 1999, Jordon Scott Adell was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

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2014: Committed to University of Louisville

In 2014, after his freshman year, Adell committed to the University of Louisville to play college baseball.

2015: Statcast Tracking Start

The baseball statcast tracking started in 2015.

2016: Junior Year Stats

In 2016, as a junior, he hit .449 with 11 home runs and 44 runs batted in (RBIs) and had a 1.55 earned run average (ERA) and 56 strikeouts as a pitcher.

June 2017: Professional Career Begins

In June 2017, Adell began his professional career with the AZL Angels. He was promoted to the Orem Owlz after batting .288/.351/.542 with four home runs, 21 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases.

2017: High School Graduation

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

2018: Season with Multiple Clubs and All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2018, Adell started the season with the Burlington Bees and was promoted to the Inland Empire 66ers. He was chosen to represent the Angels in the 2018 All-Star Futures Game and later promoted to the Mobile BayBears. He ended the season with a combined slash line of .290/.355/.543 with 20 home runs, 77 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases.

2019: Spring Training, All-Star Futures Game, and International Play

In 2019, Adell participated in spring training and was named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game. He was promoted to the Salt Lake Bees and selected for the United States national baseball team in the 2019 WBSC Premier 12, where he excelled with a .394 batting average and three home runs.

August 4, 2020: MLB Debut

On August 4, 2020, Adell was promoted to the major leagues by the Angels and made his debut against the Seattle Mariners, going 1-for-4.

2020: MLB Debut

In 2020, Jordon Adell made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Los Angeles Angels.

2021: Return to Major Leagues and First Grand Slam

In 2021, Adell began the season with Salt Lake and was called back up to the major leagues on August 2. On August 17 against the Detroit Tigers, Adell hit his first career grand slam. He finished the season batting .246/.295/.408, hitting four home runs and 26 RBIs in 35 games.

2022: Career-High Games Played

In 2022, Adell appeared in a career-high 88 games for the Angels, slashing .224/.264/.373 with eight home runs and 27 RBIs.

2023: Home Run Streak and Record-Breaking Home Run

In 2023, Adell set an Angels franchise record by homering in 6 consecutive games in April. On June 21, Adell hit a 514-foot home run, the longest since Statcast tracking started.