Wood to Take Part in HR Derby

Wood to take part in HR Derby

WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby.

Nationals' James Wood joins group of participants for Home Run Derby 2025

The 2025 Home Run Derby has its third participant, with Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood announcing his intent to compete in the event at Truist Park. In the midst of his second season in the Majors, Wood is participating in the Home Run Derby for the first time in his career. He is becoming the third player in Nationals franchise history to compete in the Derby, joining Bryce Harper (2013, 2018) and Juan Soto (2021-2022). Wood is look…