Red Wings’ James Wood named International League Player of the Month

Rochester Red Wings outfielder James Wood has been named the International League Player of the Month for May. This marks the first time a Red Wing has received the honor since Jake Alu in September 2022. Wood, a top prospect in the Washington Nationals system, had an impressive month, leading the league with a .394 batting average, a .506 on-base percentage, a .746 slugging percentage, and a 1.252 on-base plus slugging. He also led his team in total bases (53), RBIs (22), and walks (17), and tied for runs scored (18), hits (28), and home runs (7). Despite a hamstring injury on May 23, which landed him on the injured list, Wood’s performance included eight multi-hit games and a 12-game hitting streak. Before his injury, there was speculation about a potential call-up to the big leagues, but Wood emphasized his focus on consistency and preparation.

Source: 13WHAM News