James Wood
Team: Washington Nationals | Captured Plays: 139
Broadcaster Hot Take & Form Analysis
James Wood has been searching for his rhythm lately, finding himself locked in a frustrating battle with consistent contact. Over his last few outings, the barrel control hasn't quite been there, leaving him struggling to string together hits to build any real offensive momentum. It’s been a grind through some tough divisional matchups where the swings haven't been finding the sweet spot as often as we'd like to see.
There was a crucial flash of situational brilliance on August 2nd against the Atlanta Braves, however. Wood showed exactly why he’s a threat by lofting a sacrifice fly to center field, driving home José Tena to notch an important RBI. He also managed to find a gap with a sharp single against the Phillies on August 3rd, proving that when he does connect, he can navigate professional pitching and keep the line moving.
The real intrigue lies in the massive dichotomy between his swing and his elite plate discipline. While those strikeouts are creeping up—including some heart-wrenching called strikes—his ability to work a count remains absolutely top-tier. We saw a masterclass in patience back on July 30th when he drew three straight walks against the Braves' staff. If Wood can marry that incredible eye with even a slight uptick in contact, this cold stretch will be nothing more than a footnote.
🔥 Contributed Play-by-Play History
Recent GamesJames Wood grounds out, first baseman Bryce Harper to pitcher Kyle Backhus. Brady House to 3rd. Jacob Young to 2nd.
James Wood grounds into a double play, second baseman Bryson Stott to shortstop Trea Turner to first baseman Bryce Harper. Jacob Young out at 2nd. James Wood out at 1st.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood grounds out, first baseman Matt Olson to pitcher Didier Fuentes.
James Wood out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Michael Harris II. José Tena scores.
James Wood flies out to left fielder Mauricio Dubón.
James Wood called out on strikes.
James Wood walks.
James Wood called out on strikes.
James Wood lines out sharply to second baseman Ozzie Albies.
James Wood pops out to third baseman Austin Riley in foul territory.
Joey Bart challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: James Wood called out on strikes.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. Jorbit Vivas to 2nd.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Ozzie Albies to first baseman Matt Olson.
James Wood called out on strikes.
James Wood grounds out to first baseman Matt Olson.
James Wood walks.
James Wood walks.
James Wood walks. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.
James Wood grounds out to first baseman Matt Olson.
James Wood grounds out sharply, shortstop Jim Jarvis to first baseman Matt Olson.
James Wood grounds out, first baseman Kazuma Okamoto to pitcher Louis Varland.
James Wood doubles (26) on a line drive to right fielder Nathan Lukes.
James Wood lines out to left fielder Yohendrick Piñango.
James Wood walks.
James Wood singles on a line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
James Wood flies out to left fielder Myles Straw.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Luis Urías to first baseman Kazuma Okamoto.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood grounds out, shortstop Andrés Giménez to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
James Wood walks.
James Wood walks. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.
James Wood called out on strikes.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Luis Urías to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
James Wood walks.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to left fielder Myles Straw.
James Wood homers (30) on a fly ball to left center field.
Ryan Thompson intentionally walks James Wood.
James Wood homers (29) on a fly ball to center field. Nasim Nuñez scores.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Ketel Marte to first baseman Tyler Locklear.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood flies out to left fielder Max Kepler.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Corbin Carroll.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood lines out to center fielder Tim Tawa.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood grounds out to first baseman Tyler Locklear.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Corbin Carroll.
James Wood grounds into a double play, first baseman TJ Rumfield to shortstop Willi Castro to pitcher Zach Agnos. Jorbit Vivas to 3rd. Nasim Nuñez out at 2nd. James Wood out at 1st.
James Wood lines out sharply to right fielder Jake McCarthy.
James Wood out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Cole Carrigg. Jorbit Vivas scores.
James Wood lines out to third baseman Kyle Karros.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Edouard Julien to first baseman TJ Rumfield.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood doubles (25) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Cole Carrigg.
James Wood doubles (24) on a line drive to left fielder Jake McCarthy. Keibert Ruiz scores. Nasim Nuñez scores.
James Wood flies out to center fielder Cole Carrigg.
James Wood called out on strikes.
James Wood grounds into a force out, second baseman Tyler Freeman to shortstop Willi Castro. Nasim Nuñez out at 2nd. James Wood to 1st.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jake McCarthy.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Willi Castro to first baseman TJ Rumfield.
James Wood flies out to left fielder Jake McCarthy.
James Wood walks.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Alika Williams to first baseman Tommy White.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood lines out to shortstop Jacob Wilson.
Jonah Heim challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: James Wood called out on strikes.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood called out on strikes.
James Wood grounds out to first baseman Jeff McNeil.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood walks. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Jacob Young scores. Nasim Nuñez scores.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood called out on strikes.
Austin Wells challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: James Wood walks.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood walks.
James Wood homers (28) on a fly ball to center field.
James Wood singles on a fly ball to left fielder Cody Bellinger.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to third baseman Ryan McMahon, deflected by pitcher Brent Headrick.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.
James Wood homers (27) on a fly ball to right center field.
James Wood grounds out softly, pitcher David Bednar to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.
James Wood homers (26) on a fly ball to right center field.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.
James Wood doubles (23) on a ground ball to center fielder Trent Grisham.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to center fielder Trent Grisham.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood grounds out, third baseman Isaac Paredes to first baseman Christian Walker.
James Wood walks. Keibert Ruiz to 2nd.
James Wood walks.
James Wood challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: James Wood walks.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Cam Smith.
James Wood grounds out to first baseman Christian Walker.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood walks.
James Wood homers (25) on a fly ball to right center field.
James Wood walks.
James Wood hits a grand slam (24) to center field. Dylan Crews scores. Jacob Young scores. Nasim Nuñez scores.
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Christian Walker. Nasim Nuñez to 3rd.
James Wood walks.
James Wood walks.
James Wood lines out to left fielder Jake Mangum.
James Wood grounds out, third baseman Nick Gonzales to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.
James Wood walks.
James Wood grounds out softly to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. Keibert Ruiz to 2nd.
James Wood walks.
James Wood walks.
James Wood grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Tyler Callihan. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.
James Wood walks.
James Wood homers (23) on a fly ball to right field.
James Wood flies out to center fielder Jake Mangum.
James Wood lines out sharply to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
James Wood doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez.
James Wood triples (1) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez.
James Wood lines out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
James Wood walks. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.
James Wood homers (22) on a fly ball to left center field. Jacob Young scores. Drew Millas scores.
James Wood grounds into a double play, second baseman Anthony Seigler to shortstop Andruw Monasterio to first baseman Willson Contreras. Drew Millas out at 2nd. James Wood out at 1st.
James Wood walks. Drew Millas to 2nd.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to third baseman Caleb Durbin.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Keibert Ruiz scores.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to right fielder Wilyer Abreu, deflected by second baseman Anthony Seigler. Daylen Lile scores. Keibert Ruiz out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Wilyer Abreu to shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng to third baseman Caleb Durbin.
James Wood singles on a ground ball to third baseman Caleb Durbin, deflected by shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng.
James Wood pops out to third baseman Caleb Durbin.
James Wood strikes out swinging.
Carlos Narváez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: James Wood called out on strikes.
James Wood grounds out softly, catcher Carlos Narváez to first baseman Andruw Monasterio.
James Wood homers (21) on a fly ball to right field.