James Wood Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 6" / 240 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 9/17/2002 (21)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- None
James Wood Season Stats
Last 10 Games
James Wood News
Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood had himself a day at the dish on Thursday, leading Triple-A Rochester to a 6-3 win over Triple-A Buffalo. Wood finished the day going 4-for-5 with a pair of homers and a double. He added four runs scored and two RBI to sweeten the line even more. Wood has been excellent in Triple-A, hitting .441 with a 1.352 OPS to go along with two homers and two steals in 34 at-bats. It might not be long before he forces the Nationals hand and gets the call to the majors.
Nationals outfielder James Wood is settling in at Triple-A Rochester. Wood is coming off an outstanding spring that saw him hit four long balls while slashing .364/.509/.705 in MLB camp. The former second-round draft pick also displayed an improved approach at the plate while striking out just 13 times and taking 11 walks in 57 plate appearances. Wood's patience at the plate has carried over to Rochester as he has walked (5) more than he has struck out (3) in the early going. The centerfielder's power and speed combination places him among the elite prospects in the game, and improved contact and walk skills will expedite his arrival in the nation's capital.
Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood will begin the year playing for Triple-A Rochester. With fellow top prospect Dylan Crews at Double-A Harrisburg, it will allow the two outfielders to get as many reps in any of the three outfield positions. Unlike Crews, who struggled at the plate this spring, the 21-year-old Wood hit .364 (16-for-44) with four home runs and three steals in Grapefruit League play this spring. The former second-round pick of the San Diego Padres in 2021 should make his MLB debut this year in D.C. after coming over in the Juan Soto trade. The team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has plenty of tools, but he's going to need to make more contact if he's going to thrive at the next level. Crews remains the better long-term prospect for fantasy managers.
Batting Order
1 | CJ Abrams |
2 | Jesse Winker |
3 | Lane Thomas |
4 | Luis García Jr. |
5 | Joey Meneses |
6 | Joey Gallo |
7 | Nick Senzel |
8 | Eddie Rosario |
9 | Riley Adams |
James Wood Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | CJ Abrams |
2 | Jesse Winker |
3 | Lane Thomas |
4 | Luis García Jr. |
5 | Joey Meneses |
6 | Joey Gallo |
7 | Nick Senzel |
8 | Eddie Rosario |
9 | Riley Adams |
Washington Nationals outfielder outfielder James Wood is an impressive athlete considering his 6'7" frame, and many will be quick to throw an Aaron Judge comp on him, as anyone who is over 6'5" tends to get. He moves well for his size and is a fast runner once he gets going. In 2023, Wood spent time between High-A and Double-A, with the majority of his season being spent in Double-A Harrisburg. Wood slashed .262/.353/.520 between both stops, with 26 home runs and 18 stolen bases. The concerns come in when you see the 173 strikeouts, good for a 31.5 percent rate. The contact rate of 68 percent leaves plenty to be desired, but there are plenty of positives to take away from the lefty with long levers. Wood has massive power, to no surprise, as he has 41 career home runs in 850 at-bats, with 26 of them coming this season. Wood's 90th percentile exit velocity of 109 mph shows massive power and firmly puts him in the 60-70 grade range for power. In addition to the power, Wood also shows a solid approach, chasing just 26 percent of pitches out of the zone, which is better than average, and showing the ability to mash fastballs. There are major concerns about his struggles with breaking balls and changeups, and it seems like Wood spends the majority of the 2024 season in the minors and likely has a late-season cup of coffee.