US EditionWashington Nationals' 22-year-old James Wood joins Home Run Derby field
- Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood has announced he will participate in the Home Run Derby, becoming the third player to join the event.
- The Home Run Derby is scheduled for July 14 at Truist Park in Atlanta, the night before the All-Star Game.
- Wood has hit 22 homers this season, with 12 being struck harder than 110 mph and four over 445 feet long.
- He joins Ronald Acuña Jr. and Cal Raleigh in the contest, with Raleigh leading the majors with 33 homers.
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Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh as participants in Home Run Derby
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby.
Nationals Slugger Makes Stunning Home Run Derby Choice
Get ready, baseball fans! One of the most exciting rising stars in the league, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, is gearing up for the 2025 Home Run Derby. If you haven’t been keeping track, Wood was traded to the Nationals from the Padres in the blockbuster deal for Juan Soto, and he’s now proving why he’s the franchise’s brightest hitter. On Thursday, Wood officially threw his hat in the ring for the upcoming derby, joining heavy hit…
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WASHINGTON -- Nationals outfielder James Wood \-\- the lefty-slugging, 6-foot-7 22-year-old -- is heading to the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby. Wood earned the coveted invitation in just his first full season in the Major Leagues. He ranks seventh among all players (fifth in the National League, first among NL
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