James Wood (baseball)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was James Wood (baseball) born?September 17, 2002
2. What is the team?Washington Nationals
3. What is the primary position?Outfielder
4. Who is James Wood?James Wood is a baseball player for the Washington Nationals. He was born on September 17, 2002, and is known for his fast running and strong hitting.
5. When did James Wood start playing in the major leagues?He made his Major League Baseball debut in 2024.

Professional Baseball Player: An athlete who plays baseball as a career, typically in organized leagues for compensation.
Outfield Defense: The act of outfielders preventing opposing batters from advancing runners or scoring runs by catching batted balls.
Prospect: A player who is considered to have the potential to become a successful professional athlete in the future.