This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/nationals as Nationals Star James Wood Now Knows His Competitors in Home Run Derby. It hasn't been a fun season for the Washington Nationals overall, but everyone in the fanbase has a chance to watch the franchise's superstar slugger put on a show during the Home Run Derby.

Washington Nationals slugger James Wood will bring his massive power to the big stage, becoming the third player to commit to the July 14 Home Run Derby at Atlanta. Wood, 22, has delivered 22 home runs in 86 games during his first full major league season.

Wood, 22, announced via an Instagram post on Thursday that he would participate in the Derby, which is set for July 14 in Atlanta.