When the 2025 season concludes for the Washington Nationals, this could be the year where everyone points to as the breakout moment for the future face of their franchise. James Wood has been a monster. In 78 games, he’s hit 21 homers and has driven in 57 runs, slashing .279/.376/.558 for an OPS+ that’s a staggering 63 points above the league average of 100. The leap Wood has taken this year compared to last is noticeable.