Wood, May, Hoerner, Kelly, Arenado

Wood shows off power ... James Wood (OF, WAS) showed off some power and speed in 2024. He's taken his power to another level in 2025. What's behind the results? 

YearPAHRSBBA/xBAbb%ct%G/L/Fh%HctXPX/xPXSpdSBO%
2023%362179.235/N/A10%59%N/A35%N/A166/N/A9914%
2024^5661721.280/.26612%71%56/22/2237%120117/ 9911019%
2025233137.284/.27913%69%53/15/3134%111180/13010016%
% AA MLEs       
*Includes MLEs       

Wood has tools for across-the-board production: 

  • A faster home run pace has been supported by a growing xPX and plenty of barrels (17% Brl%). While he still has a heavy GB%, he stings (99.2 mph exit velocity) his fly balls, and he's hitting more of them. His 29% HR/F is above his 25% career HR/F. 
  • Wood's speed is still there with...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Facts & Flukes

Cody Bellinger's power stroke was back on track at Yankee Stadium in 2025, and he's ready to do it again in 2026. Plus, Willson Contreras, Chase Meidroth, Ranger Suarez, and Drew Rasmussen.
Mar 16 2026 3:05am
Corey Seager had a down year in 2025; what can his skills tell us about his chances for a rebound in 2026? Plus, Kevin Gausman, Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Pfaadt, and Coby Mayo.
Mar 15 2026 3:05am
Miguel Vargas finally delivered value in his first full season with the ChiSox; should we expect another step forward in 2026? Also, deeper looks at Shane Baz, Christian Walker, Colt Keith, and Ryan Helsley.
Mar 13 2026 3:06am
Elly De La Cruz struggled in the second half of 2025. What can we expect in 2026? Plus, Brandon Lowe, Ryne Nelson, Andrew Vaughn, and Max Meyer.
Mar 12 2026 3:06am
Can Josh Lowe fulfill his speed/power potential in Anaheim? Plus Dillon Dingler, Griffin Jax, Matt Wallner and Nathan Eovaldi.
Mar 9 2026 3:06am

Tools