James Wood
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2024-2026)
James Wood is a left fielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2024 for the Washington Nationals, a span of 3 seasons. In 371 career games, he has hit .261 with 367 hits, 70 home runs, and 212 RBI. James Wood is an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,523.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 25, 2026.
- Position
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'7" / 234 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2024-07-01
- Awards
- All-Star
- Jersey
- #29
Full name: James Irvin Wood
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 1,406 | 236 | 367 | 81 | 5 | 70 | 212 | 50 | 226 | 497 | .261 | .365 | .475 | .840 | 2,523 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.
Career OBP .365 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.
Career SLG .475 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +18.4% above league average.
Career OPS .840 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WAS | NL | 79 | 295 | 43 | 78 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 41 | 14 | 39 | 97 | .264 | .243 (+9%) | .312 (+13%) | .399 (+7%) | .711 (+10%) | 608.2 |
| 2025 | WAS | NL | 157 | 598 | 87 | 153 | 38 | 0 | 31 | 94 | 15 | 85 | 221 | .256 | .245 (+4%) | .315 (+11%) | .403 (+18%) | .718 (+15%) | 1915.3 |
| 2026 | WSH | NL | 135 | 513 | 106 | 136 | 30 | 1 | 30 | 77 | 21 | 102 | 179 | .265 | .243 (+9%) | .318 (+22%) | .400 (+26%) | .718 (+24%) | 0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 371 | 1,406 | 236 | 367 | 81 | 5 | 70 | 212 | 50 | 226 | 497 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 2,523 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (236 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 125 | 462 | 66 | 111 | 22 | 75 | .240 |
| Away | 111 | 431 | 64 | 120 | 18 | 60 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | WAS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025-09-27 | WAS | CHW | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | WAS | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | WAS | ATL | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | WAS | ATL | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | WAS | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-20 | WAS | NYN | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | WAS | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-17 | WAS | ATL | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-16 | WAS | ATL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 202 |
| Designated Hitter | 33 |
James Wood: the record in brief
James Wood made a major league debut on July 1, 2024 and is still active, so the totals on this page keep changing. The team column never changes: it is the Washington Nationals from 2024 to 2026. Wood played primarily as a left fielder and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Born on September 17, 2002, in Rockville, MD, USA, Wood was listed at 234 pounds on a 6-foot-7 frame. The given name on file is James Irvin Wood.
The batting record for Wood: 371 games, 367 hits in 1,406 at bats, and a .261 average; the totals also include 70 homers, 212 runs batted in, and 50 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .365 and the slugging percentage .475, for an OPS of .840. Over the seasons Wood played, league hitters batted .244; the .261 career figure is 6.9% above that. No season beat the 31 home runs Wood hit in 2025. No season topped the 153 hits of 2025. On the bases, the high point was 21 steals in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about James Wood
- What years did James Wood play?
- James Wood played in Major League Baseball from 2024 to 2026.
- Was James Wood a pitcher?
- No. James Wood was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did James Wood hit?
- James Wood hit 70 career home runs with 367 hits.
- What teams has James Wood played for?
- James Wood has played for one team, the Washington Nationals (2024–2026).
- Has James Wood won an MVP award?
- No. James Wood has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
- What awards has James Wood won?
- James Wood has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What are James Wood's career stats?
- In 371 games, James Wood has 367 hits, 70 home runs, 212 RBI, 236 runs, and 50 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position does James Wood play?
- James Wood plays primarily as a left fielder, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is James Wood and how much does he weigh?
- James Wood is listed at 6 feet 7 inches and 234 pounds.
- What number does James Wood wear?
- James Wood wears number 29, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has James Wood hit each season?
- James Wood's home runs by season: 9 in 2024, 31 in 2025, and 30 in 2026. His most in one season was 31, in 2025.
- What was James Wood's career batting average?
- James Wood batted .261 over his career, with 367 hits in 1,406 at bats.
- How many RBI did James Wood have?
- James Wood drove in 212 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games has James Wood made?
- James Wood has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.