Perhaps the biggest bright spot in what's otherwise been a very disappointing season for the Washington Nationals has been the emergence of star slugger James W

James Wood is already the centerpiece of the Washington Nationals. He's hard to miss, too, with his size and prodigious power trying to lead the Nats back to great heights. It's going to be a tall task for Wood, though.

Now that the draft has finally wrapped up, we can turn our attention to the Home Run Derby. Nationals star and 2021 second round pick James Wood is competing in the derby. He is part of a stacked field that will be taking center stage at Truist Park.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/nationals as Nationals Star James Wood Now Knows His Competitors in Home Run Derby. It hasn't been a fun season for the Washington Nationals overall, but everyone in the fanbase has a chance to watch the franchise's superstar slugger put on a show during the Home Run Derby.

Cal Raleigh, the league's home-run leader heading into the All-Star break, headlines the list of competitors in the 2025 Home Run Derby.

James Wood hit his 24th homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a three-run shot and the Washington Nationals beat the St.

On July 1, 2024, the James Wood era officially started for the Washington Nationals. That is when they called up the talented left fielder to make his MLB debut, and he has not looked back since. Wood created a lot of optimism for the future with how well he played in the big leagues.