It would have been odd to not see rising Washington Nationals superstar James Wood compete in the Home Run Derby this year. Not only has he hit more long balls than just about anyone else in Major League Baseball during the first half of the season,

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

MLB Home Run Derby will take place on July 14 and the eight-player field starting to come into view. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was the first to commit to the event, held at his home park of Truist Field in Atlanta,