Aaron Judge is one of MLB's best hitters, but this prospect could soon become one.
last season. Currently at Double-A, the 20-year-old outfielder is on the fast-track to the major leagues, which MLB Pipeline says could come in 2024.
MLB Pipeline’s Sam Dykstra was asked about the left-handed hitting Wood — he is listed at 6-foot-6, 240 pounds — and his potential strength gains. “Some of the best raw power in the minor leagues, and some of the best projectible power because of that frame,”“He could add a little bit more strength, but he’s already slugging above .500 at Double-A. Definitely see him as somebody who can capably hit 30-40 home runs at his peak in Washington. You think about guys his size — like Aaron Judge. Aaron Judge was playing college ball , didn’t show the usable power that James Wood is now.
Across two levels, Wood has 22 home runs with 78 RBI and 14 steals, with a .256/.355/.534 line. In 60 Double-A games , Wood is batting .231/.328/.502 with 14 home runs, 42 RBI and six steals — even more impressive when you consider he is nearly four years younger than the average player at that level.
During his age-20 season in 2012, Judge posted an other-worldly line of .309/.453/.458 with four home runs and 27 RBI in 58 games at Fresno State, and then followed that up with five more home runs in 32 games of Cap Cod League play. Of course, it then led the
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