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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.
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Stadium Rant on MSNJames Wood's 2025 All-Star Snub Is Ridiculous! Watch Him Crush 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 participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby, the 22-year-old Nationals phenom went 5-for-5 with a home run in an 11–7 win over the Detroit Tigers,
This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/nationals as Nationals Star James Wood Had Career Day After Accepting Home Run Derby Invite.
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Nationals slugger James Wood will bring his massive power to the big stage, becoming the third player to commit to the July 14 Home Run Derby in Atlanta.
James Wood lifts a solo home run to left field, his 23rd of the season, to give the Nationals a 6-3 lead in the 2nd inning
The All-Star outfielder belted the third of three Nationals homers on the night, taking John King deep in the seventh inning. Wood has been locked in for most of the last month, slashing .327/.439/.594 over his last 27 games with eight of his 24 long balls on the season, along with three steals, 21 runs and 24 RBI.
James Wood has been making headlines locally all season as the Nationals’ budding young superstar. Today he made national headlines with a special announcement.Wood announced today that he will participate in the Home Run Derby on July 14 during All-Star Week at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Wood, 22, announced via an Instagram post on Thursday that he would participate in the Derby, which is set for July 14 in Atlanta.