AngelsWin.com Today: Angels OF Prospect Jo Adell Talks with AngelsWin.com

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By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer

Over the past two years, the Angels organization has taken a giant step forward in terms of its prospect rankings. One of the many players leading to this improvement is Jo Adell, who is considered by most, including AngelsWin.com, to be the top prospect in the Angels organization.

Drafted in the 1st round of the 2017 draft (10th overall), Adell has moved rapidly through the Angels organization, and recently was promoted to High-A ball with the Inland Empire 66ers. It’s easy to see why: he hits for power and average, is one of the fastest runners in the organization, has a powerful arm, and fields well.

What stood out most when interviewing him was how mature Adell is. With all the accolades that have been heaped upon him, he seems to be taking it all in stride. Like his teammate Jahmai Jones, it’s easy to see how Adell will become a fan favorite not only for his on-the-field performances, but for how approachable he will be off the field.

Below are the first three at-bats by Jo Adell on May 27, 2018. Unfortunately, it was tough day for the 66ers as the team was no-hit for 8 2/3rds innings. In his last at-bat, which was not recorded, with two outs and Jones on via a walk, Adell delivered a 2-run opposite field homerun to breakup the no-hitter and shutout in one blow.

With the way that Adell has been improving, and with how aggressively the Angels have been promoting their prospects, Angels fans should definitely make the drive out to San Bernadino soon to see Adell and others, and have a chance to meet him before he arrives in Anaheim. You’ll be glad you did.

Click below to watch our interview with Jo Adell.

 

[Angelsjunky]

A writer! Awesome...that won me over. He seems like a well spoken, intelligent young man. I like the fact that he knows what's going on in minors (the Ward, Thaiss promotions).  

I also love the fact that he mentioned Votto as an inspiration at the plate. Hard to top that.

He doesn't look 19...25, maybe.

Great job, Dave!

 

[IEAngelsfan]

He's the prospect I'm most excited about.

It's going to be a joy to see his progression through the minors.

[Chuck]

Thanks guys. 

@Dave Saltzer got video of Adell batting and interviews of Marsh and Jones (part II).

[Dave Saltzer]

I can easily see Jo Adell becoming not only a great player, but a great guy in the clubhouse, and a great person for reporters. Most players his age have a hard time with interviews and don't give as long and polished interviews. He's as mature as Jones is, and really impressed me for his poise.

[Dave Saltzer]

With Adell hitting another dinger in IE last night, it's becoming easier and easier to envision an OF of Adell, Trout, and Marsh in Anaheim for years and years. That would be something special and fun to watch.

[Chuck]

On 5/28/2018 at 1:02 PM, Angelsjunky said:

A writer! Awesome...that won me over. He seems like a well spoken, intelligent young man. I like the fact that he knows what's going on in minors (the Ward, Thaiss promotions).  

I also love the fact that he mentioned Votto as an inspiration at the plate. Hard to top that.

He doesn't look 19...25, maybe.

Great job, Dave!

 

I agree. He sure has made the adjustments both at the plate and in the outfield defensively. You love to see it. 

[Chuck]

Also, I can't believe this was more than three years ago.