LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 National Showcase
James Wood is a 2021 OF/RHP/1B with a 6-6 230 lb. frame from Olney, MD who attends IMG Academy. Extra tall and long limbed athletic build, strong with the potential to get stronger. Left handed hitter, very easy and loose swing with outstanding extension, creates easy leverage at contact, lots of pull side carry and lift, has hand speed and some feel for the barrel for an extra tall hitter, huge potential. Outstanding runner for his size, 6.70 in the sixty, moves gracefully in the outfield and shows lots of range with good jumps, long and loose arm action with plenty of carry, can still work to improve his lower half mechanics in his transition and release. High ceiling athlete who also excels in basketball. Good student, verbal commitment to Mississippi State. Named to play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic.