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Wood's Inside-the-Park Grand Slam Ignites Nationals
20 May
Summary
- James Wood hit an inside-the-park grand slam in just 15.1 seconds.
- This rare feat is the second in Nationals history.
- Wood's speed and power were crucial to the play.
James Wood achieved a historic inside-the-park grand slam, circling the bases in an astounding 15.1 seconds on Tuesday. The young hitter connected on a pitch that caromed off the left fielder's glove, turning a likely home run into a spectacular inside-the-park dash.
This rare feat is the second inside-the-park grand slam in Nationals history, with Michael A. Taylor having hit the first. It is also only the eighth such accomplishment in Major League Baseball's wild-card era since 1995.
Wood's combination of prodigious power and acceleration was key to the play. He reached a top speed of 29.4 feet per second before sliding home, beginning the Nationals' comeback in the second inning.
