Joe Maddon Thinks Jo Adell Needs More Seasoning
4 years agoLos Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon thinks top outfield prospect Jo Adell "needs more time in the minor leagues, no question." Adell is possibly the best prospect the Angels have had since Mike Trout, but he struggled as a rookie in 2020 to the tune of a .161 batting average. The rookie struck out 55 times and had just seven walks in the shortened 2020 season, with his .478 OPS being the lowest among players with at least 130 plate appearances. But he's just 21 years old and finished the 2019 Triple-A season in a rut. Maddon believes that Adell was "rushed" to the big leagues and needs a full regular season to get his feet back under him. Despite his rough first taste of the big leagues, Adell remains one of the best outfield prospects in the game and should be back in the majors soon, even if he starts the 2021 season in the minors.
Source: ESPN.com - Alden Gonzalez
Source: ESPN.com - Alden Gonzalez