TRACK RECORD: Adell missed most of April and May because of hamstring and ankle injuries he suffered on a baserunning mishap in spring training, but that did little to slow his ascent. The 10th overall pick in 2017, Adell slashed .289/.359/.475 in 76 games across three levels, though his strikeouts (94) were a bit high and his walks (30) were a little low. Adell did most of his damage at Double-A Mobile and starred in the Futures Game before cooling at Triple-A Salt Lake, where he struggled adjusting to a higher level of pitching. Adell rebounded with a standout showing in the Arizona Fall League and spent November playing for Team USA at the qualifying tournament for the 2020 Olympics. Facing almost exclusively older competition, Adell led the tournament in hits and tied for the lead in home runs.



SCOUTING REPORT: Adell’s physical tools are plentiful. He is a broad-shouldered, dynamic athlete with high-end power, excellent bat speed and quick hands that allow him to drive the ball to all fields and get to high pitches. Adell has always destroyed fastballs and made an effort to avoid chasing breaking balls out of the zone last season. That hurt him when he first got to Salt Lake, where his passivity caused him to miss good pitches to hit, but he found the balance at the end of the season to round into form. There is maturity and a purpose in Adell’s preparation and approach, and he is intelligent enough to make the adjustments necessary to hit the pitches he can handle and lay off the pitches he can’t. The sum of his skills and approach should annually produce 30-plus home runs, with a plenty-high batting average to go with it. Adell’s plus speed may not translate to double-digit stolen bases, but it benefits him going first to third and second to home. Adell made big strides defensively last season, improving his jumps and reads off the bat, and he must continue to hone those skills. His plus arm is good enough to play all three outfield spots.



THE FUTURE: Scouting director Matt Swanson described Adell as “a potential franchise player” the night the Angels drafted him. Adell has done little to dispel that notion and should take over as the Angels’ right fielder in 2020. SCOUTING GRADES Hit: 60. Power: 70. Run: 60. Field: 55. Arm: 60. BA GRADE 70 Risk: Medium