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Robert Hassell III
#21 · May 24, 2021, 4:18 pm
I went to the Storm game yesterday mostly just to see him. His approach at the plate is super impressive given his age. He stood out in what was otherwise a super sloppy game.
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#22 · May 27, 2021, 7:19 am
From today's DFR ...
After two days off Robert Hassell III was back in center field and led the team to their second straight win over San Jose.. The Padres’ top outfield prospect collected his third multi-hit game in his last four starts, including a big hit early that put the Storm on top. In addition to the production at the plate, it was the first time in a week that Hassell did not strike out. In talking to scouts, the biggest concern with Hassell was that he would sacrifice his elite ability to cover the zone and make contact for added power. Thus far Hassell has nine extra-base hits in 17 games, and 22 strikeouts (16 walks). The power, walks, average, arm, and speed have all been there. Now it is a matter of lowering that strikeout percentage to take him into that elite level of prospect. .. Speaking of speed, infielder Jordy Barley has been a demon on the basepaths. The 21-year-old, who has never had more than 14 stolen bases in a season (8 caught stealing), already is a perfect 11-11 through 20 games. Those 11 stolen bases put him second in the league, trailing only Fresno’s Zac Veen, who was the assumed pick of the Padres when he fell to them in last year’s draft. Veen was the scout’s pick because of his perceived ability to hit for substantially more power even if his average and strikouet/walk ratio’s are not as good as Hassell’s. Three weeks in the season Hassell leads Veen in nearly every offensive category including triples and home runs. It will be an interesting battle between the two first-round talents through both this season and their minor league careers.
#23 · June 24, 2021, 8:37 am
From today's DFR ...
Your daily Robert Hassell III update saw him reach base safely three times and collected his 17th stolen base. The top two consensus high school bats in last year’s draft were Zac Veen and Robert Hassell. While most believed that Veen had drastically more power and was ranked higher on most national lists, the Padres selected Hassell. Nearly two months into the season, we figured it would be a good time to see how they compare. In the same number of games (40) Hassell is hitting .286/.375/.476 compared to Veen’s .241/.374/.366. Hassell leads in runs (30 to 29), doubles (13 to 11), triples (three to two), home runs (four to one), and RBI (33 to 22). In fact, the only stats that Veen does win in are walks (29 to 23), strikeouts (50 to 39), and stolen bases (21 to 17). Veen is currently second in the league in stolen bases, Hassell is third, and first is fellow Storm player, Jordy Barley (24). With the exception of home runs, Robert Hassell ranks in the top five in the league in every offensive category. It is hopefully only two months into a very long career for both players, but so far, Padre fans should be extremely happy.
#24 · August 10, 2021, 8:19 pm
BP on Veen recently ...
Zac Veen, OF, Rockies (Low-A Fresno): 3-4, 2B, HR, K, SB, CS.
It’s hard to be anything short of encouraged by Veen’s debut campaign. While 13 caught stealings probably suggests refinement needed on the basepaths, a hot finish could easily leave him in 20-40 HR-SB range.
#25 · August 11, 2021, 7:36 am
Veen has really progressed as the season has gone on while Hassell has been very consistent game in and game out. Most believe Hassell will be the better hitter for average with a higher BB% and lower K % leading to a better OBP, while Veen will be a true power source, especially in Colorado. I'm still hoping to see 15-20 HRs out of Hassell as he fills out a little and gets stronger but Veen has the potential to get twice that even though he might only hit around 265-270. Could Mears be that power source for the Padres? Only if he gets his K rate down to the mid to high 20%. He's made some progress this year but has a long ways to go. To be honest, I really wanted the Padres to draft Veen but Hassell is no slouch and might fit the Padres line-up/hitting philosophy better. Sort of reminds me of a Johnny Grubb/John Kruk kind of hitter.
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#26 · August 15, 2021, 7:32 pm
milb.com today sez ...
Top Rockies prospect Zac Veen has gotten better every month this season, and through 11 games in August, the 19-year-old is batting .432/.480/.773.
I post this just out of my own personal interest ... I'm very happy with Hassell ... just interesting to watch this horse race 🙂
#27 · August 25, 2021, 7:11 am
From today's DFR ...
Coming out of the 2019 draft, some scouts and evaluators questioned the future power potential for Robert Hassell III. Well, that power might be starting to emerge. The 20-year-old Tennessee native blasted an opposite field home run, his seventh of the year and second in as many games. The ultra-consistent outfielder has upped his slugging percentage for the month to .581 – .131 points above his mark through July – while keeping his strikeout rate under 20%
#28 · August 25, 2021, 10:16 am
He and Abrams are enticing all around athletes.
I for one am glad AJ didn't relent and trade one for a SP.
If he had and we still fell short this year that would have been devastating.
#29 · August 25, 2021, 11:37 am
Have been a bit surprised that Hassell and Angeles were not moved to FW a few weeks ago. Wonder why the Padres choose not to make those moves ... clearly no one in FW is blocking them and they have been dominating in LE.
Maybe some thinking about their very young ages and being 1st year full season players ... the stability of one assignment (one set of coaches) has more value than the challenge (for a month or so) of the next level.
Would not be surprised if both started 2022 in AA initially for the "challenge". Padres do like to challenge their top prospects when the can.
#30 · August 26, 2021, 5:25 pm
From today's DFR ...
Here is your daily Robert Hassell III update. Hassell III reached base three times, stole a base, and hit a double. Hassell continues to absolutely rake over the past few weeks. In the past nine games, Hassell has 16 hits, four doubles, two home runs, seven walks, five strikeouts, and four stolen bases, to go with a slash-line of .457/.548/.743. Its that type of production that has him rated as a top-50 prospect by both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline.