Yesterday, Phillip Glasser officially became the latest Harrisburg Senator to earn a promotion to Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. Manager Matt LeCroy wasted no time penciling him into the starting lineup, batting seventh and slotting him in left field. In just his second trip to the plate, Glasser stayed back on an outside fastball and shot a single the other way into left. Then in the bottom of the eighth, with two outs and the count 0-2, he rifled a line drive into center.
Buffalo outfielder Jonathan Clase made a full-out dive, trying to rob him of an inning-ending knock, but the ball squirted past into open field. Glasser never hesitated, racing around the bases for a stand-up triple while plating Andrew Pinckney from second to extend the lead to 4-2. That run would prove critical, as the Bisons clawed back with two in the ninth before Rochester ultimately sealed a 5-4 win in extras. In his Triple-A debut, Glasser went 2-for-3 with an RBI triple and a walk.
Glasser was a 10th-round pick by Washington in the 2023 MLB Draft, and his rise through the organization has been rapid. He began in the Florida Complex League, appearing in 13 games, before wrapping up that season with five contests at Low-A Fredericksburg. Right away, he impressed Nationals coaches with his patience at the plate. Logging 11 walks against just six strikeouts, he demonstrated excellent strike-zone discipline that boosted his offensive line to a strong .310/.423/.837.
There’s your 1st Triple-A hit Phillip!
— #Allsports Roc (#@AllsportsRoc)
11:41 PM • Sep 9, 2025
The 2024 campaign started back in Fredericksburg, but Glasser quickly proved he had made offensive strides over the winter. He tore through pitchers with a .381/.441/1.031 slash line that showcased his on-base ability. That performance earned him a call to High-A Wilmington on April 27, and he wasted no time proving his production wasn’t a fluke. In 75 games with the Blue Rocks, he recorded 23 extra-base hits, including 16 doubles, a triple, six home runs, and 31 RBIs. Just as importantly, he showed versatility on defense, appearing at every infield spot and both corner outfield positions. Across 110 games in the field, he committed just eight errors. September brought a bump to Double-A Harrisburg, where for the first time Glasser hit a wall. Over 18 games, he posted a disappointing .172/.294/.466, but instead of shelving him, Washington sent him to the Arizona Fall League, where he once again looked like the polished version of himself.
This season opened back in Harrisburg, where his development took another positive step. Rather than being stretched across the diamond, he concentrated mainly on left field (84 games) with a handful at second base (11 games). That focus steadied his defense, as he made only one error in 189 total chances. With his defensive duties simplified, his bat found consistency. He tallied 28 extra-base hits—18 doubles, four triples, and six homers—to go along with 42 RBIs. His approach remained disciplined, drawing 52 walks against 55 strikeouts for a strong .293/.379/.770 line.
The Nationals’ patience last year, choosing to send him to the AFL instead of stalling his path after Harrisburg struggles, has clearly paid off. This week, the reward came in Rochester, as he was promoted to fill in for injured Christian Franklin. Glasser delivered right away, exciting the 7,000 fans in attendance with his eighth-inning triple and showcasing speed, hustle, and timely hitting. Drafted in 2023 out of Indiana University, Glasser has impressively climbed all five levels of Washington’s minor-league ladder in just two years. Not bad at all for a 10th-round selection. Welcome to Rochester!