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Nationals' James Wood earns midseason top 25 spot in MLB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Nationals' James Wood earns midseason top 25 spot in MLB
Summary

James Wood of the Washington Nationals has been recognized as one of baseball's top players, earning the No. 25 spot in Bleacher Report's midseason rankings. The young slugger is batting.265 with 22 home runs and 55 RBIs across 88 games this season. Wood is on pace to achieve roughly 40 home runs and 25 stolen bases, leading the National League in runs, walks, and strikeouts. His offensive performance has been compared to that of Aaron Judge's historic season in 2017. Wood made his MLB debut in 2024 and has become a key player for the Nationals since.

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By the Numbers
  • •James Wood is hitting.265/.389/.522 with 22 home runs this season.
  • •He leads the National League in runs, walks, and strikeouts.
  • •Wood debuted in MLB in 2024 and has been an everyday player since.
  • •He was traded to the Nationals in 2022 as part of the Juan Soto deal.
  • •His performance draws early comparisons to Aaron Judge's 2017 season.
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  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals' slugger earns a spot in the top 25 with historic offensive pace
What they're saying
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The young slugger is rivaling a prime Aaron Judge stat.

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