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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

On July 3, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood announced via Instagram that he would be taking part in the Home Run Derby for the first time in his career.

MLB has seen multiple top stars decline to participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby. It's time for commissioner Rob Manfred to invite a deserving slugger into the competition.