Nationals outfielder James Wood can add “pummeled 486-foot homer in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby” to his blossoming Major League resume. Wood, 22, made his Derby debut on Monday night at Truist Park. He hit 16 home runs in the first round,

Raleigh will become the second-ever player to switch hit in the Derby ( Adley Rutschman in 2023, lost 2nd round), plus no catcher has ever won the derby. This is year 39 of the event, so odds are against Raleigh despite him being the favorite.

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game will take place Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, but before that entree is everyone's favorite appetizer of hitting prowess: The 2025 Home Run Derby.

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby.

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby.