The Atlanta Braves first baseman eventually locked in, but he fell short of advancing past the first round of the Home Run Derby

Atlanta’s All-Star first basemen will be in the center of the spotlight tonight as he swings with the best that MLB has to offer.

Fresh faces take the batter’s box in Atlanta on Monday night for the 2025 Home Run Derby. The all-star event has seven first-time participants, including the Washington Nationals’ James Wood. The lone experienced player in the Derby,

Matt Olson will replace Atlanta Braves teammate and fellow All-Star Ronald Acuna Jr. in Monday's Home Run Derby. This marks Olson's second Home Run Derby after he participated in 2021 when he was with the Oakland Athletics.

Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby and will be replaced by teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson.

The Nationals' stellar second-year outfielder made an impression during his Home Run Derby debut with a majestic blast.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Nationals' James Wood Has Simple Plan for Prize Money If He Wins Home Run Derby. Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is one of eight batters that will compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.