ROBERT HASSELL III NEWS

Hassell hits 1st major league homer and Nationals rout Mariners 9-0

Robert Hassell III had three hits and two RBIs, including his first major league home run, and James Wood also went deep as the Washington Nationals routed the Seattle Mariners 9-0

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Wood hits 2-run HR, Irvin works 8 3-hit innings as the Nationals beat the Giants 3-0

James Wood hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Jake Irvin pitched eight innings of three-hit ball as the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Nationals Reporter Mailbag: Robert Hassell III on his MLB debut Robert Hassell III talks MLB debut | Favorite moment, play style, more

MAY 24 • MLB.COM

Roupp pitches into seventh inning, Giants beat Nationals 4-0

Landen Roupp pitched into the seventh inning, Jung Hoo Lee had two hits and scored two runs, and the San Francisco Giants beat Washington 4-0, ending the Nationals’ five-game winni...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Two hits, steal in debut Hassell went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 8-7 extra-inning win over Atlanta.

Impact This was Hassell's major-league debut, and it didn't take him long to make an impact. He hit a leadoff single in the second inning and stole second before scoring on a CJ Abrams single. Hassell is getting a look in the Nationals' outfield while the team is missing Dylan Crews (oblique) and Jacob Young (shoulder), though it's possible he could stick around longer if he makes a strong first impression. The 23-year-old slashed .288/.337/.405 across 43 games with Triple-A Rochester this year prior to his call-up after struggling over 17 games at that level to end 2024.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hassell collects two hits, scores walk-off run in MLB debut to remember WASHINGTON -- Robert Hassell III has plenty of Major League debut memories to cherish.

MAY 23 • MLB.COM

Rosario's pinch-hit single in 10th lifts Nationals to 8-7 win over Braves

Pinch-hitter Amed Rosario singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals topped the Atlanta Braves 8-7 for their fifth straight victory

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Robert Hassell III, Nationals look to make impact vs. Braves Deadspin | Robert Hassell III, Nationals look to make impact vs. Braves

MAY 22 • DEADSPIN.COM

Before rainout, Nats call up Robert Hassell III, put Dylan Crews on IL Wednesday’s game set to be made up as part of a split doubleheader in September. Crews shelved with a strained oblique.

MAY 21 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nationals place Dylan Crews on 10-day injured list with oblique strain, call up Hassell

The Washington Nationals placed rookie slugger Dylan Crews on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain on Wednesday

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Nats call up prospect Hassell for big league debut with Crews on IL The Nationals called up one of their top outfield prospects before Wednesday night's game against the Braves, promoting Robert Hassell III f...

MAY 21 • MLB.COM

Recalled to big leagues The Nationals recalled Hassell from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

Impact Hassell rebounded from a slow start at Rochester this season with a .339/.381/.559 batting line and four home runs so far in May. The 23-year-old's prospect shine has worn since he was included by the Padres as part of a trade package for Juan Soto, but the tools are still there and he could get an opportunity in the Nationals' outfield while Dylan Crews (oblique) is on the 10-day injured list and Jacob Young (shoulder) is banged up. Hassell will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Getting call to Washington The Nationals are expected to recall Hassell from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact After a slow start to the Triple-A season, Hassell has caught fire to the tune of a .339/.381/.559 slash line with four homers, 14 RBI, eight runs and two steals in 63 plate appearances since the start of May. With Jacob Young (shoulder) and Dylan Crews (back) both dealing with injuries, Hassell will receive his first call-up to the big leagues to provide the Nationals' outfield corps with a healthy body. The 23-year-old is capable of playing all three outfield positions, though he's worked almost exclusively as a center fielder this season.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Getting call to Washington The Nationals are expected to recall Hassell from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact After a slow start to the Triple-A season, Hassell has caught fire to the tune of a .339/.381/.559 slash line with four homers, 14 RBI, eight runs and two steals in 63 plate appearances since the start of May. With Jacob Young (shoulder) and Dylan Crews (back) both dealing with injuries, Hassell will receive his first call-up to the big leagues to provide the Nationals' outfield corps with a healthy body. The 23-year-old is capable of playing all three outfield positions, though he's worked almost exclusively as a center fielder this season.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Catching fire in May Hassell went 4-for-5 with a walk, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI for Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Impact The 23-year-old outfielder limped into May with a .240/.296/.280 slash line, but Hassell has erupted for eight hits in the first two games of the month to add over 150 points to his OPS. Power might never be a consistent part of his game -- Friday's long balls were his first of 2025 -- but he's 7-for-8 on steal attempts through 29 games this season. If an injury opens up a spot in the Nationals' outfield, Hassell is positioning himself to get the first chance at filling it.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Hassell to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hassell has had a great Grapefruit League showing, batting .370 with one home run and two stolen bases. However, the 23-year-old has failed to put up even a .650 OPS each of the last two seasons in the minors, so he needs further refinement.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

All eyes turn to hurlers Sykora, Susana in Nats camp WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Last year in Spring Training, Nationals manager Dave Martinez named the section of young hitting prospects in big l...

MARCH 11 • MLB.COM

Blistering start to spring Hassell went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

Impact The 23-year-old outfielder launched a pitch from minor-leaguer Justin King over the fence in right field in the sixth inning for his first homer of the spring. Hassell was once viewed as a top-10 prospect in baseball, but his status has cratered since he was included in the package the Padres sent the Nationals for Juan Soto in 2022. He made it to Triple-A for the first time late last season, going just 8-for-64 (.125) with a 5:17 BB:K over 17 games, but Washington still elected to add him to the 40-man roster this winter. Hassell has had an impressive start to his spring, going 4-for-9 with two doubles, a homer and a steal in four appearances, but he has a lot to prove before he'll work his way into the Nats' long-term plans alongside the likes of Dylan Crews and James Wood (quad).

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gets spot on 40-man roster The Nationals selected Hassell's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hassell's star has faded since he was viewed as a top-100 prospect a year ago, as he managed just a .241/.319/.328 batting line over 85 games covering three levels this season. However, the 23-year-old is still viewed highly enough that the Nationals didn't want to expose him to the Rule 5 Draft.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Triple-A The Nationals promoted Hassell from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hassell missed nearly two months of action earlier this summer with a right hand injury and had struggled to shake off the rust upon returning from Harrisburg's injured list Aug. 20. Though he slashed just .238/.306/.381 with two home runs and one stolen base in 11 games following his return to the Double-A lineup, Hassell will nonetheless be awarded his first promotion to the Triple-A level for the final three weeks of the season. Rochester likely had an opening in its everyday outfield for Hassell after the Nationals recently calling up prospects Dylan Crews and Darren Baker from Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Double-A Hassell (hand) went 2-for-5 at the plate for Double-A Harrisburg in his return from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The 23-year-old outfielder was back in action for Harrisburg for the first time since June 11 after an extended absence due to a right hand injury. Before being activated, Hassell played in eight rehab games for High-A Wilmington, going 7-for-27 with six runs and four RBI.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play in exhibition Hassell (groin) is listed among the Nationals prospects on the "Futures Roster" for Tuesday's exhibition against current Washington players, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com report...

Impact Hassell had been attending big-league spring training with the Nationals but didn't appear in any Grapefruit League games since March 8 due to a groin strain. His inclusion on the roster for the upcoming exhibition implies that he'll be ready to go for the start of the minor-league season. Hassell will most likely head back to Double-A Harrisburg after he posted a .640 OPS in 476 plate appearances with the affiliate in 2023.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin tightness Manager Dave Martinez revealed Saturday that Hassell is day-to-day with a tight groin, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hassell left Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals and did not return. The 22-year-old struggled in Double-A last season but is slashing .357/.412/.786 with three home runs and six RBI over 14 at-bats in spring training.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will get another crack at AFL Hassell will play in the Arizona Fall League this October, Jonathan Mayo and Sam Dykstra of MLB.com report.

Impact The 22-year-old has seen his prospect status dim significantly in 2023 after he stumbled to a combined .221/.324/.321 slash line over 121 games between High-A and Double-A, and Hassell's decline began when he broken the hamate bone in his wrist in last year's AFL. He has shown sign of life at the plate late in the season for Double-A Harrisburg however, slashing .281/.349/.351 in September with a marginally improved 25.4 percent strikeout rate, and a strong showing in Arizona could get his career back on track.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling at Double-A Hassell is hitting .227 with three home runs, nine steals and a 32.2 percent strikeout rate in 52 games for Double-A Harrisburg.

Impact Hassell's 27.9 percent hard-hit rate and 14.3 percent soft-hit rate are solid marks for a player of his ilk -- theoretically a leadoff or No. 2 hitter. Unfortunately, his plate skills appear to have really backed up since his 2022 run at High-A before getting traded from San Diego to Washington.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE