Nationals Give James Wood New Nickname After Joining Barry Bonds originally appeared on Athlon Sports. James Wood is in his first full MLB season after debuting for the Washington Nationals on July 1, 2024. The 6-foot-7 outfielder recorded an opposite-field single in his first at-bat and made his debut as MLB’s No. 3 overall prospect.

Washington Nationals sensation James Wood got the royal treatment at the plate on Sunday afternoon as the Nationals beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 at Angel Sta

Since intentional walks started being officially tracked in 1955, Wood is the sixth player to be intentionally walked four times in a game, joining Bonds, Manny Ramirez, Andre Dawson, Garry Templeton and Roger Maris. Wood is also the first player in Nationals/Expos franchise history to receive four intentional walks in a game.