It would have been odd to not see rising Washington Nationals superstar James Wood compete in the Home Run Derby this year.

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

James Wood didn't just announce his arrival on the national stage; he blew the doors off it. Hours after revealing he would ...

Washington Nationals slugger James Wood will bring his massive power to the big stage, becoming the third player to commit to ...

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

James Wood leads Major League Baseball with four home runs that traveled longer than 445 feet.

Wood, 22, announced via an Instagram post on Thursday that he would participate in the Derby, which is set for July 14 in Atlanta.

Wood is the third Nationals player to take part in the Derby, joining Juan Soto (2022) and Bryce Harper (2013 and '18).

Washington Nationals electrifying outfielder James Wood announced that he is joining the field for the 2025 Home Run Derby.

James Wood has been a monster. In 78 games, he's hit 21 homers and has driven in 57 runs, slashing .279/.376/.558 for an OPS+ that's a staggering 63 points above the league average of 100.