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 is a former second-round pick who was flipped from the Padres as part of the return package for Juan Soto. At 6-foot-7, he's a big-bodied prospect capable of producing impressive power. He's also a very good runner, both on the basepaths and as a defender in the outfield. He rounds out his profile with a solid hit tool, reliable glovework, and a strong arm. Wood has legitimate five-tool potential, though he needs to cut down on strikeouts. He went down on strikes 173 times in 2023. Last week, Wood went 10-for-22 with five homers, 12 RBI, four walks, and four strikeouts. He also stole a base. The Nationals have plenty of young talent in their farm system, but Wood might be the best of the bunch. He should make his MLB debut sometime this season.
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season and is now ranked as the No. 5 overall prospect on MLB Pipeline. Through 35 games at Triple-A this season, Wood has posted an incredible .346/.444/.581 slash line with seven long balls and nine stolen bases. The 21-year-old entered this season with major questions regarding his strikeout rate, as he posted a 124:39 K:BB last season at Double-A. However, he has put all of those doubts to rest so far this season with a significantly improved 32:25 K:BB. Wood has also been making headlines through the early part of May with an eye-catching .805 slugging percentage and five home runs. He should be considered a must-stash in all fantasy formats and could make an immediate impact at the major-league level when promoted.
Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood is currently slashing a ridiculous .339/.444/.529 with a .973 OPS, 11 doubles, 14 RBI, 23 walks, 30 strikeouts, eight stolen bases and four home runs with Triple-A Rochester. The club's No. 2 prospect and No. 12 in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline, hit two of his four homers on Wednesday. It's looking like Wood has nothing left to prove in the minors, but Washington has a plan for him and they plan on sticking to it. Despite his electric start this year, the Nats have more boxes for the 21-year-old to check before he makes his big-league debut. "He needs to get a bunch of at-bats," Martinez said. "He needs to learn some different things." The team's active 26-man roster is in a bit of a crunch at the major-league level right now, too. Wood is going to get his chance eventually this year, though, and he should be stashed in all fantasy leagues if you have the room.
Batting Order
1 | CJ Abrams |
2 | Ildemaro Vargas |
3 | Eddie Rosario |
4 | Luis García Jr. |
5 | Nick Senzel |
6 | Joey Gallo |
7 | Keibert Ruiz |
8 | Jesse Winker |
9 | Jacob Young |
James Wood Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | CJ Abrams |
2 | Ildemaro Vargas |
3 | Eddie Rosario |
4 | Luis García Jr. |
5 | Nick Senzel |
6 | Joey Gallo |
7 | Keibert Ruiz |
8 | Jesse Winker |
9 | Jacob Young |
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.