Ball bounces out of Jo Adells glove and over the fence, a breakdown

In a wild play during a recent MLB game, rookie outfielder Joe Adell of the Los Angeles Angels makes a costly mistake that results in an inside-the-park home run for the opposing team. With the game on the line, Adell races back to the wall, leaps up and the ball bounces off the edge of his glove, ricocheting up and over the fence for an unexpected home run. Adell, a 21-year-old prospect making his Major League debut in the new Angels stadium, is visibly upset and dejected after the play. His pitcher, who had been pitching a strong game, is also clearly frustrated, as the home run gives the opposing team the lead late in the contest. As Adell trudges back to the dugout, veteran teammate Mike Trout approaches him and offers some words of encouragement. "Oh yeah, man. That's a bad feeling," Trout says, empathizing with the young outfielder. "I've been there, looking up at the sky, losing the ball, starting to spin. I've been there." Trout acknowledges the "stupid roof" in the Angels' new stadium may have contributed to Adell's difficulty tracking the ball. Despite the mistake, Trout tries to lift Adell's spirits, recognizing the challenges of adjusting to the big leagues as a young player. "That's gonna be a fun one to look back on," Trout says with a smile, ensuring Adell that he'll be able to laugh about the play in the future. This play is just the latest in a series of "awesome bounces" that have occurred across the MLB this season. Earlier, Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis had a ball bounce off his foot and result in a double play, while Detroit Tigers outfielder Jacoby Jones had a ball ricochet off the knee of Cincinnati Reds second baseman Josh VanMeter and get scooped up for an out. These unusual, unpredictable plays have become a theme in the 2020 campaign. For Adell and the Angels, the gaffe is a tough lesson, but one that the young star will surely learn from as he continues to develop at the big league level. With the support of veteran leaders like Trout, Adell will have the chance to put this moment behind him and focus on the bright future that lies ahead.