Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell experienced a defensive miscue Tuesday night when a fly ball off TJ Rumfield's bat bounced off his glove and then his head, clearing the fence for a solo home run. The play gave the Colorado Rockies an 8-0 lead in a game they would eventually win 8-2. Adell remained unharmed aside from some redness on his face.

The unfortunate play brought back memories of Jose Canseco's infamous defensive blunder from 1993, which also occurred at the right-field wall. Adell actually made a similar gaffe against the Rangers in 2020, though that ball only bounced off his glove, resulting in a four-base error. This incident comes just weeks after Adell made headlines in April by robbing three home runs in one game.

While the defensive lapse is concerning for a player who has shown exceptional range and instincts, Adell's track record suggests this was an isolated error. The Angels will need consistent defensive contributions from their young outfielder as they battle in a competitive AL West.