Height
6'6"
Weight
234 lbs
Age
23
College
N/A
Draft
2021, Rd 2, #62
Experience
2 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 242 | 0.25434783 | 41 | 138 | 0.80126727 | 29 | 234 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
James Wood's rookie scale deal at just $780K AAV earns an A+ CVI, representing exceptional value for a 23-year-old outfielder delivering A-level production in his second MLB season. The former second-round pick (62nd overall in 2021) has transformed from developmental prospect to legitimate offensive threat, with early 2026 home run success validating years of organizational investment at a fraction of what established left fielders command on the open market. At under $1M annually, Washington is capturing peak pre-arbitration value from a player whose explosive power surge has generated franchise-cornerstone buzz throughout the organization and media. The one-year term carries minimal financial risk while maximizing the Nationals' control over a player whose defensive improvements and continued offensive development could make him a cornerstone piece. With the organization publicly backing Wood's trajectory and media projections calling for his best season yet, this rookie deal represents the exact type of cost-controlled talent acquisition that builds sustainable contention. The only downside is the short runway before arbitration kicks in, but given Wood's current production level, that's a high-class problem for a franchise clearly committed to his long-term development.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ MIL | W 7-3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs STL | L 1-6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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