Hassell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. The left-handed-hitting Hassell will begin Sunday's contest on the bench while southpaw Jacob Latz opens the contest for the Rangers, but Hassell could be called upon to replace either Alex Call or Jacob Young in the outfield once Latz turns the game over to the Texas bullpen. The recent return of Young from the injured list may not necessarily cost Hassell a regular spot in the lineup right away, but Hassell will likely need to improve upon his .259/.259/.328 slash line through his first 58 plate appearances in the majors to ensure he sticks around in Washington for the long haul.
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Game Log
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Preseason Totals 4671711501530322125 -
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Robert Hassell Player Profile
Team
Washington Nationals
Birthdate
8/15/2001 (23)
Status
A
HT/WT
6'1", 186 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 1; Pk 8 (SD)
Birthplace
Franklin, TN, USA
Position
CF
Career History
Washington Nationals
2024-Present
(2 seasons)
San Diego Padres
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
Robert Hassell Splits 2025
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SplitsHRRBIHAVG1B2B3BBBHBPSBCSTBOBP
Overall 17150.25413100010190.254Home 0260.188600001060.188Away 1590.3337100000130.333Day 0120.143110000030.143Night 16130.28912000010160.289May 16100.2709000010130.270June 0150.227410000060.227Opponent vs TEX 0 1 1 0.143 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 vs SEA 1 2 4 0.308 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.308 vs SF 0 1 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 vs CHC 0 0 3 0.273 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.273 vs AZ 0 3 5 0.357 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.357 vs ATL 0 0 2 0.400 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.400 Venue @ Seattle 1 2 4 0.308 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.308 @ Washington 0 2 6 0.188 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 0.188 @ Arizona 0 3 5 0.357 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.357
Robert Hassell Latest News
On bench against lefty opener
Hassell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. The left-handed-hitting Hassell will begin Sunday's contest on the bench while southpaw Jacob Latz opens the contest for the Rangers, but Hassell could be called upon to replace either Alex Call or Jacob Young in the outfield once Latz turns the game over to the Texas bullpen. The recent return of Young from the injured list may not necessarily cost Hassell a regular spot in the lineup right away, but Hassell will likely need to improve upon his .259/.259/.328 slash line through his first 58 plate appearances in the majors to ensure he sticks around in Washington for the long haul.
Drives in three in Arizona
Hassell went 2-for-5 with three RBI in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks. The rookie outfielder opened the scoring with a two-RBI single in the top of the first inning, kicking off a wild 9-7 victory. Hassell has begun to find his rhythm against big-league pitching, racking up six hits -- including his first career homer -- and five RBI in the last three games, but an 0:9 BB:K over his first 32 plate appearances with the Nats remains a red flag for his fantasy appeal.
Belts first big-league homer
Hassell went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run and an additional RBI in a 9-0 victory versus the Mariners on Wednesday. Hassell had been struggling coming into Wednesday, going 0-for-12 with four strikeouts over his previous four games. He broke out of that funk against Seattle, with his biggest highlight being a 416-foot solo homer in the eighth inning for his first MLB long ball. It was also Hassell's first extra-base hit of any sort, and he's gone 5-for-22 (.227 average) with no walks across his first six big-league contests.
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. 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.
Recalled to big leagues
The Nationals recalled Hassell from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday. 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 Washington outfield while Dylan Crews (oblique) is on the 10-day injured list and Jacob Young (shoulder) is banged up. Hassell is starting in center field and batting seventh Wednesday versus Atlanta in his major-league debut.
Getting call to Washington
The Nationals are expected to recall Hassell from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. 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.
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. 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.
Optioned to Triple-A
The Nationals optioned Hassell to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports. 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.
Blistering start to spring
Hassell went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. 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).