Jo Adell

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #1 prospect in 2021
  Hitting: 50. Power: 70. Running: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
  
  TRACK RECORD: The 10th overall pick in 2017, Adell made his major league debut in 2020 and flashed some of the tools that made him the organization’s most touted prospect since Mike Trout. In his peak moment, he crushed a 437-foot homer to left field that left his bat at 110 mph and also hit a 107 mph laser off the top of the right field wall in a 16-3 Angels victory against the Mariners. But that performance was more the exception than the rule during an uneven rookie season marked by a high strikeout rate, lengthy power droughts and several defensive gaffes. Adell had just 27 games of Triple-A experience when he was called up in early August to replace slumping veteran Justin Upton. His lack of upper-level experience showed. He looked overmatched at the plate, hitting .161/.212/.266 with a 42% strikeout rate, and was uncomfortable and unsure of himself in right field. He committed a rare four-base error in which a fly ball popped out of his glove and over the wall on Aug. 9 and had another ball pop out of his glove over the fence on the final day of the season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Despite Adell’s ugly debut, evaluators still view him as a potential impact player. He is a broad-shouldered, muscular and dynamic athlete who boasts plus-plus raw power, excellent bat speed and quick hands that allow him to drive the ball to all fields and get to high pitches. He has plus speed, which translates into more first-to-third sprints than stolen bases, a plus arm and a work ethic and willingness to learn that draw rave reviews from coaches. But big league pitchers exposed holes in a swing that was too long at times and an approach that made him too vulnerable to secondary pitches. A month into the season, Adell tried to alter his swing path to get the ball in the air more and quieted his stance to remove some of the movement from his pre-swing setup. His pitch recognition and plate discipline improved with experience, even if the results didn’t come. He was more mechanical and less fluid in right field during his first month in the big leagues, but his jumps and reads off the bat improved as he grew more comfortable and confident over the final month.
  
  THE FUTURE: Lofty expectations for Adell were tempered a bit by his shaky rookie season, but like Trout, Aaron Judge and other future stars who had shaky debuts, he has the maturity, intelligence and attention to detail to make the necessary adjustments. With more experience, he still projects to develop into an all-star-caliber player.
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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #1 prospect in 2020
  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.
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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #1 prospect in 2019
  Track Record: The 10th overall pick in 2017, Adell dominated two Rookie-level leagues after signing for just under $4.4 million, then spent less than two months at low Class A Burlington in 2018 before being promoted twice during the season. He joined high Class A Inland Empire on May 20 and Double-A Mobile on July 31, making an impressive jump for a 19-year-old one year removed from high school. Adell was the only Angels prospect in the 2018 Futures Game, and he doubled and scored the winning run despite being one of the game’s youngest players. His meteoric rise through the system was slowed by a jammed right thumb that sidelined him for a week in early August and led to some struggles at Double-A, but that hardly dampened the Angels’ excitement.
  
  Scouting Report: The broad-shouldered, muscular Adell is a dynamic athlete with high-end power, excellent bat speed, plus speed and a plus arm. His quick hands allow him to get to high pitches, and there is a maturity and a purpose to his preparation and approach. He uses the whole field, adjusts quickly and stays balanced in his swing. One area Adell can improve is his pitch recognition and plate discipline--he had 111 strikeouts and 32 walks in 441 plate appearances in 2018. He destroys fastballs but needs to avoid chasing breaking balls below the zone. Adell’s plus speed makes him an asset on the basepaths and in center field. He’s still working on getting better jumps and running more efficient routes in center field, but he has the youth and athleticism to stick there. His speed may not translate into high stolen base figures as he matures physically and adds muscle but speed should still be a big part of his game. Adell is highly mature for his age, with both an exceptional work ethic and a congenial personality.
  
  The Future: Scouting director Matt Swanson described Adell as “a potential franchise player,” the night the Angels drafted him. After two pro seasons, Adell has lived up to that both with his play and his personality. He is the most highly touted Angels prospect since Mike Trout, and the two will likely soon play together in the Angels’ outfield. Adell is slated to start 2019 back at Double-A and should move to Triple-A quickly, putting him one injury away from Anaheim.
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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #2 prospect in 2018
  Adell's skills were raw on the showcase circuit before his junior and senior seasons at Louisville's Ballard High School, but he made adjustments to keep his bat through the zone longer and hit .562 with 25 homers, most in the nation, 61 RBIs, 53 runs, 22 stolen bases and only seven strikeouts as a senior. The Angels drafted him 10th overall and signed him for $4.377 million to pass up Louisville. Adell then went out and hit a combined .325 with a .908 OPS for rookie-league teams in Arizona and Orem. The Angels believed Adell possessed the best combination of power, speed and arm strength in the 2017 draft. He has run a 6.4-second 60-yard dash, 80-grade speed, has the strength to mash 450-foot home runs and the arm to make laser-like throws from the outfield. The broad-shouldered, muscular Adell stands out most for his quick-twitch athleticism, bat speed, raw power and ability to make consistent hard contact. His quick hands allow him to get to high pitches and he shows maturity in his at-bats and work ethic. He may not become an elite defender, but is solidly above-average with an arm good enough to play in center or right field. Adell's speed may not translate into stolen bases as he matures physically and adds muscle, but he should be a plus baserunner. The dynamic Adell has the ability, makeup and intangibles to grow into an all-star-caliber outfielder. The degree to which he translates his physical gifts and attributes into baseball-specific skills will determine whether he becomes a superstar.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #7 prospect in 2017 draft
  Adell's explosive raw tools are rarely matched. He's a workout legend, capable of running a 6.4 60-yard dash, smacking a 450-foot home run with a wood bat or making a 70-grade throw from the outfield. He's got all the body cliches--the high-waist, the broad shoulders and the defined muscles stretching his sleeves. When the players walk off the bus, Adell's the guy scouts want.The degree to which Adell translates those attributes into baseball-specific skills will determine whether or not he becomes a superstar. On the summer showcase circuit--both as a rising junior and then again as a rising senior--Adell's game skills were raw. He'd botch plays in the outfield and often expand the strike zone and swing at bad pitches. Every so often, though, he'd do something flashy to remind scouts of his promise. After a tough week at the Tournament of Stars, Adell made adjustments to his swing and showed more contact ability at the Metropolitan Baseball Classic and the Under Armour All-America Game. He had closed off his open stance and reduced the load of his back elbow, improving his direction to the ball, helping his head stay on plane and allowing his bat to stay through the zone longer. The changes yielded a much more functional swing. He concluded the showcase circuit with a strong performance at the WWBA World Championships, playing for the Evoshield Canes travel team. After a dedicated winter, Adell has done everything possible to reduce concerns about the swing-and-miss to his game. After swatting three home runs in a game on May 3, Adell had 21 on the season with only seven strikeouts. If his improvements hold up against next-level pitching after the draft, he could prove to be a true five-tool talent. Adell is also a significant prospect as a righthanded pitcher. His athletic body plays well on the mound and when he's in prime pitching condition he's capable of pitching at 92-94 and touching 95 with life on his fastball. His 12-to-6 breaking ball has powerful bite and low- to mid-80s velocity. Adell is committed to Louisville but is expected to have a team meet his bonus demands.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Pacific Coast League #3 prospect in 2021
  Adell started slowly at Salt Lake but improved each month to earn a callup to Anaheim in early August. Even with early strikeout issues, he led Triple-A West in runs (57), extra-base hits (44) and total bases (184) and ranked second in hits (90) and homers (23) when called up. Managers voted him the league’s best power prospect and most exciting player in Best Tools balloting. “What stood out the most . . . was his ability to turn on a ball and keep it true to the pull side (and) also use the whole field through the middle and then opposite-field power,” Round Rock manager Kenny Holmberg said. “He can hit them over the fence, foul pole to foul pole.” Adell’s growth left an impression beyond his tools. He stopped chasing fastballs in and sliders away as the year went on, leading to both higher averages and a reduced strikeout rate each successive month. His routes, first step and throwing accuracy all progressed to the point he is now a confident, aggressive defender in both outfield corners.
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  Ranked Southern League #1 prospect in 2019
  Adell missed April and most of May because of hamstring and ankle injuries suffered in spring training. He quickly caught up to speed with Mobile, recording a .944 OPS that led all Southern League batters who qualified for this ranking. The Angels promoted him to Triple-A in August. Adell can impact the game with his bat, glove or legs. His ferocious bat speed and improving plate discipline produce high exit velocities. Adell stays balanced and drives the ball to all fields with impact power. He is a plus runner but not a huge stolen base threat, but his wheels serve him in the outfield, where he profiles as a right fielder with a solid arm. "If there’s anything he can’t do on the field, then I haven’t seen it,” Mobile manager David Newhan said. "We’re just trying to make him the best version of himself and as consistent as possible.”
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  Ranked California League #1 prospect in 2018
  Just one year removed from high school, Adell shot through the Cal League as he ascended three levels of the minors up to Double-A. He led the league in runs, extra-base hits (34) and total bases (130) during his time there, punishing older pitchers with light-tower power. Adell hammered both velocity and spin and drove the ball in the air to all fields. He occasionally got over-aggressive as he sought to do damage, but his special blend of physicality, bat speed and maturity checked every box of a future impact offensive player. “He’s well advanced in his maturation as a hitter,” Stockton manager Rick Magnante said. “His ability to recognize pitches, be on time, use the whole field, drive the ball, battle deep into counts and have success—it was very impressive for a guy at his age making the strides he’s made in such a short period of time.” Adell further showcased plus speed on the bases and a plus arm in the outfield. He also demonstrated a keen understanding of the mental side of the game, keeping a notebook with details on every pitcher he faced. Adell’s offense is ahead of his defense. His routes and jumps in center field need refinement, but he’s capable at all three outfield spots.
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  Ranked Arizona Complex League #2 prospect in 2017
  Few players in the 2017 draft matched Adell's arsenal of tools and elite athleticism, though a shoulder issue limited him to DH duty in his pro debut and kept evaluators from observing his outfield play. But the rest of Adell's toolkit was on display before a mid-August promotion to Rookie-level Orem. Adell's quick hands and special bat speed generate hard contact at the plate. While he struggles at times to identify secondary pitches, hisstrength allows him to drive balls even when not making good contact, and he showed an ability to get to high pitches. He projects to be a plus hitter with plus power as he refines his pitch recognition. Adell is a plus runner with above-average baserunning instincts, and he will cover a lot of ground in the outfield when he gets back onto the grass. As an amateur Adell registered plus-plus arm strength, reaching 95 mph from the mound. "He's an intelligent young man who works hard," Angels manager Dave Stapleton said. "The sky's the limit."
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  Ranked Pioneer League #1 prospect in 2017
  After making his pro debut with 31 games in the Rookie-level Arizona League where he ranked as the second best prospect, Adell arrived in Orem on Aug. 17, getting into 18 games with the Owlz and giving them a late-season boost on their way to the playoffs. Just like in the AZL, Adell was limited to DH duties because of a minor shoulder issue. He's a five-tool athlete who receives multiple plus grades. He makes hard contact and has the strength and plus bat speed to drive balls, giving him a chance to hit for average in addition to showing plus power. Adell is an impressive baserunner with plus speed, with scouts projecting that he'll keep his speed even as he grows. While PL observers didn't get to see him play the outfield, he's expected to be capable of staying in center field, though his plus-plus arm could also play in right field. It didn't take long for Adell to make an impression with the Orem coaching staff. "He's made some adjustments and the ball comes off his bat like a grown man," Orem manager Tom Nieto said, "and of course he runs like the wind . . . He's something special."

Top 100 Rankings

• Ranked Baseball America's #13 prospect in 2021
• Ranked Baseball America's #3 prospect in 2020
• Ranked Baseball America's #6 prospect in 2019
• Ranked Baseball America's #46 prospect in 2018

• October, 2021 Scouting Report
  Adell started slowly at Salt Lake but improved each month to earn a callup to Anaheim in early August. Even with early strikeout issues, he led Triple-A West in runs (57), extra-base hits (44) and total bases (184) and ranked second in hits (90) and homers (23) when called up. Managers voted him the league’s best power prospect and most exciting player in Best Tools balloting. “What stood out the most . . . was his ability to turn on a ball and keep it true to the pull side (and) also use the whole field through the middle and then opposite-field power,” Round Rock manager Kenny Holmberg said. “He can hit them over the fence, foul pole to foul pole.” Adell’s growth left an impression beyond his tools. He stopped chasing fastballs in and sliders away as the year went on, leading to both higher averages and a reduced strikeout rate each successive month. His routes, first step and throwing accuracy all progressed to the point he is now a confident, aggressive defender in both outfield corners.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 50. Power: 70. Running: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
  
  TRACK RECORD: The 10th overall pick in 2017, Adell made his major league debut in 2020 and flashed some of the tools that made him the organization’s most touted prospect since Mike Trout. In his peak moment, he crushed a 437-foot homer to left field that left his bat at 110 mph and also hit a 107 mph laser off the top of the right field wall in a 16-3 Angels victory against the Mariners. But that performance was more the exception than the rule during an uneven rookie season marked by a high strikeout rate, lengthy power droughts and several defensive gaffes. Adell had just 27 games of Triple-A experience when he was called up in early August to replace slumping veteran Justin Upton. His lack of upper-level experience showed. He looked overmatched at the plate, hitting .161/.212/.266 with a 42% strikeout rate, and was uncomfortable and unsure of himself in right field. He committed a rare four-base error in which a fly ball popped out of his glove and over the wall on Aug. 9 and had another ball pop out of his glove over the fence on the final day of the season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Despite Adell’s ugly debut, evaluators still view him as a potential impact player. He is a broad-shouldered, muscular and dynamic athlete who boasts plus-plus raw power, excellent bat speed and quick hands that allow him to drive the ball to all fields and get to high pitches. He has plus speed, which translates into more first-to-third sprints than stolen bases, a plus arm and a work ethic and willingness to learn that draw rave reviews from coaches. But big league pitchers exposed holes in a swing that was too long at times and an approach that made him too vulnerable to secondary pitches. A month into the season, Adell tried to alter his swing path to get the ball in the air more and quieted his stance to remove some of the movement from his pre-swing setup. His pitch recognition and plate discipline improved with experience, even if the results didn’t come. He was more mechanical and less fluid in right field during his first month in the big leagues, but his jumps and reads off the bat improved as he grew more comfortable and confident over the final month.
  
  THE FUTURE: Lofty expectations for Adell were tempered a bit by his shaky rookie season, but like Trout, Aaron Judge and other future stars who had shaky debuts, he has the maturity, intelligence and attention to detail to make the necessary adjustments. With more experience, he still projects to develop into an all-star-caliber player.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  Hitting: 50. Power: 70. Running: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
  
  TRACK RECORD: The 10th overall pick in 2017, Adell made his major league debut in 2020 and flashed some of the tools that made him the organization’s most touted prospect since Mike Trout. In his peak moment, he crushed a 437-foot homer to left field that left his bat at 110 mph and also hit a 107 mph laser off the top of the right field wall in a 16-3 Angels victory against the Mariners. But that performance was more the exception than the rule during an uneven rookie season marked by a high strikeout rate, lengthy power droughts and several defensive gaffes. Adell had just 27 games of Triple-A experience when he was called up in early August to replace slumping veteran Justin Upton. His lack of upper-level experience showed. He looked overmatched at the plate, hitting .161/.212/.266 with a 42% strikeout rate, and was uncomfortable and unsure of himself in right field. He committed a rare four-base error in which a fly ball popped out of his glove and over the wall on Aug. 9 and had another ball pop out of his glove over the fence on the final day of the season.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Despite Adell’s ugly debut, evaluators still view him as a potential impact player. He is a broad-shouldered, muscular and dynamic athlete who boasts plus-plus raw power, excellent bat speed and quick hands that allow him to drive the ball to all fields and get to high pitches. He has plus speed, which translates into more first-to-third sprints than stolen bases, a plus arm and a work ethic and willingness to learn that draw rave reviews from coaches. But big league pitchers exposed holes in a swing that was too long at times and an approach that made him too vulnerable to secondary pitches. A month into the season, Adell tried to alter his swing path to get the ball in the air more and quieted his stance to remove some of the movement from his pre-swing setup. His pitch recognition and plate discipline improved with experience, even if the results didn’t come. He was more mechanical and less fluid in right field during his first month in the big leagues, but his jumps and reads off the bat improved as he grew more comfortable and confident over the final month.
  
  THE FUTURE: Lofty expectations for Adell were tempered a bit by his shaky rookie season, but like Trout, Aaron Judge and other future stars who had shaky debuts, he has the maturity, intelligence and attention to detail to make the necessary adjustments. With more experience, he still projects to develop into an all-star-caliber player.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  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
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  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.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Adell missed April and most of May because of hamstring and ankle injuries suffered in spring training. He quickly caught up to speed with Mobile, recording a .944 OPS that led all Southern League batters who qualified for this ranking. The Angels promoted him to Triple-A in August. Adell can impact the game with his bat, glove or legs. His ferocious bat speed and improving plate discipline produce high exit velocities. Adell stays balanced and drives the ball to all fields with impact power. He is a plus runner but not a huge stolen base threat, but his wheels serve him in the outfield, where he profiles as a right fielder with a solid arm. "If there’s anything he can’t do on the field, then I haven’t seen it,” Mobile manager David Newhan said. "We’re just trying to make him the best version of himself and as consistent as possible.”
• July, 2018 Scouting Report
  The Angels believe Adell has the raw tools—power, speed, arm, defensive instincts—to be a superstar. After dominating Rookie ball last summer, Adell has compiled a .313/.366/.586 slash line with 17 home runs, 25 doubles, 66 RBIs and 12 stolen bases in 75 games in his first full season as a professional. The center fielder destroys fastballs but needs more plate discipline to avoid chasing breaking balls out of the zone. He’s working on getting better jumps and running more efficient routes in the outfield. If Mike Trout leaves as a free agent after 2020, Adell is in line to replace the two-time MVP.
• December, 2017 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Adell's skills were raw early in his high school career, but he made adjustments to keep his bat through the zone longer and hit .562 with 25 homers, most in the nation, 22 stolen bases and just seven strikeouts as a senior in 2017. The Angels drafted him 10th overall and signed him for $4.377 million to pass up Louisville. Adell then hit .325 with a .908 OPS at two Rookie-level affiliates. Scouting Report: The Angels believed Adell possessed the best combination of power, speed and arm strength in the 2017 draft. He has shown top-of-the-scale speed, has the strength to mash 450-foot homers and the arm to make laser-like throws from the outfield. The broad-shouldered, muscular Adell stands out most for his quick-twitch athleticism, bat speed, raw power and ability to make consistent hard contact. His quick hands allow him to get to high pitches and he shows maturity in his at-bats and work ethic. He may not become an elite defender but is solidly above-average in center or right field. Adell's speed may not translate into stolen bases as he matures physically and adds muscle. The Future: Adell has the ability, makeup and intangibles to grow into an all-star-caliber outfielder.