JAMES WOOD
NATIONAL
WASHINGTON NATIONALS - OF
HT: 6'7" WT: 240 BATS: Left THROWS: Right BORN: 9-17-02, Rockville, MD DRAFTED: Padres Rd2-2021, 62nd Overall
RESUME: 11th-ranked prospect by Baseball America... Ranked 16th by The Athletic...2022 California League All-Star...Hit two HRs for Lake Elsinore, 4/8... Supplied HR, three RBI and SB for Fredericksburg, 8/5.
SKILLS: Leverages physical gifts (especially his uncommon height) to excel on field...Sends pitches into orbit with forceful stroke... Covers major ground in CF...Glides around bases with long strides.
UP CLOSE: Acquired in Juan Soto trade with Padres, 8/2/22...Maryland hometown is an hour drive from Nationais Park... Father (Kenny) played pro basketball... Lettered in hoops himself in high school.