Angels on unfortunate end of odd defensive play reminiscent of Canseco
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ANAHEIM -- Angels right fielder Jo Adell worked hard to improve his defensive reputation over the years, including memorably robbing three home runs in one game against the Mariners on April 4.
Adell had the misfortune of making a rare four-base error as a rookie in 2020 when a ball hit off his glove and over the fence for what was initially ruled a homer. And unfortunately for Adell, it happened again on Tuesday, as he had a ball hit off his glove and then off his head for a solo homer from TJ Rumfield in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium.
It was reminiscent of Jose Canseco having a fly ball hit off his head for a home run, and it came close to the anniversary, as that occurred on May 26, 1993.
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Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez had just given up a three-run blast to Willi Castro and then served up a deep drive to right-center field to Rumfield on a first-pitch curveball. Adell got back in time to make the play, but the ball glanced off his glove and then his head and over the fence.
At first, Rumfield stopped at second base, but was later credited with a home run after it was determined that the ball had never hit the wall or the ground before it went over the fence.
It was the last batter for Rodriguez, who scuffled through a rough outing. He went 3 2/3 innings, allowing eight runs on eight hits and three walks and gave up three homers, including Rumfield's unique blast.