Jo Adell gives up home run after ball bounces off his head, echoing José Canseco's infamous gaffe
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Steve Henson
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
During a game between the Angels and Rockies, Angels right fielder Jo Adell attempted to catch a fly ball but it grazed his glove, bounced off his head, and went over the fence for a home run. The incident immediately drew comparisons to José Canseco's infamous similar gaffe from 33 years ago, reviving a well-known baseball meme.
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Adell chased TJ Rumfield's fourth-inning drive onto the Angel Stadium warning track and reached up to catch it.
The ball grazed his glove before bouncing squarely on his noggin and over the wall.
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