No. 3 prospect James Wood debuts, singles in 1st AB

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In his first MLB at-bat, James Wood worked the count full and laced a single to left-center at 106.7 mph

Wood's fast start

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Another look at James Wood's first Major League hit

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James Wood sprinted 30.4 ft/sec to 1st base, hustling to 2nd on an overthrow -- and losing his helmet in the process

"The kid did well. ... You watch him, you don't think he can run, but he runs pretty fast." -- Dave Martinez

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He's been dialed in

Acquired in the '22 blockbuster trade that sent Juan Soto to SD, Wood slashed .353/.463/.595 with 10 HRs through 52 Triple-A games this year

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He owns a career .302 average and .941 OPS in the Minors

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He can do it all!

Not just known for his bat, Wood can play all 3 OF positions AND can swipe a bag -- he's hit double-digits in every Minor League season

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His 6-foot-7 frame puts him in elite company. He can join Aaron Judge and Oneil Cruz as the only players that tall to homer in '24

Where will he rank among Washington's most exciting callups?

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