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Nationals' Wood Hits the Ball Hardest
9 Apr
Summary
- Wood recorded his sixth career batted ball over 116 mph.
- This exceeds all other Nationals players combined since 2015.
- He has hit the ball with incredible frequency and power.
Washington Nationals player Wood has established a remarkable record for hitting baseballs with exceptional velocity. He recently achieved his sixth career batted ball with an exit velocity of at least 116 miles per hour. This significant accomplishment surpasses the combined total of all other Nationals players since Statcast began tracking this data in 2015.
Bryce Harper and Juan Soto each contributed two such hits for the Nationals, while Kyle Schwarber and Adam Lind each had one. Wood, in only his third year with the team and second full season, is proving he possesses incredible power and hits the ball hard with remarkable frequency. Though he did not homer on Wednesday, he had hit home runs in the three preceding games, showcasing his consistent offensive threat.
Wood's presence with the Nationals appears secure, offering him ample opportunity to further extend his impressive hard-hitting record. His ability to consistently generate high exit velocities suggests he will remain a key offensive player for the team.
