James Wood - Homers twice in Low-A debut Wood went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a walk, three runs and five RBI for Low-A Lake Elsinore on Friday. Impact Wood was selected in the second round by the Padres in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft and played for their rookie affiliate last season, slashing .375/.471/.534, slugging three homers and stealing 10 bases in 27 games. The 19-year-old stands 6-foot-7, 240 pounds, so it's no surprise that power is his most tantalizing skill, though he also boasts above-average speed. There are legitimate swing-and-miss concerns in Wood's profile, but he could ascend the prospect rankings quickly if he continues what has already been an explosive start to his professional career.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE