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,

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood accepted an invitation to the Home Run Derby on Thursday afternoon. He then celebrated with a five-hit performance in an 11-7 win against the Detroit Tigers that established a new piece of franchise history.

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.