It hasn't been a fun season for the Washington Nationals overall, but everyone in the fanbase has a chance to watch the franchise's superstar slugger put on a show during the Home Run Derby. After emerging as one of the biggest long ball threats in the sport through the first half of the season,

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Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero are both 22 years old, which would make them the youngest Home Run Derby winners ever.

James Wood is officially the most terrifying player in baseball, and pitchers want absolutely nothing to do with him.

After a strong first half campaign, Washington Nationals sensations James Wood and MacKenzie Gore were named to the 2025 MLB National League (NL) All-Star team on Sunday.

2025 MLB Home Run Derby: Junior Caminero joins field of James Wood, Cal Raleigh, Ronald Acuña Jr. and more The Derby is set for July 13

James Wood — who grew up in Olney, went to St. John’s College High School in Northwest D.C. and plays for the Washington Nationals — has been named to his first MLB All-Star team and will compete in the Home Run Derby in Atlanta later this month.

By far the most egregious snub of all is Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, who, if he hasn't been the best outfielder in the National League, he's probably been the second-best. His team is terrible, and he's incredibly young, but he should be starting in the All-Star Game.

MLB Reacts to James Wood's Big Announcement on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

James Wood hit his 24th homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a three-run shot and the Washington Nationals beat the St.