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James Wood, Son Of East Hampton Basketball Legend Kenny Wood, Makes His Mark On Baseball Diamond

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James Wood, the son of former Bonac basketball star Kenny Wood, is one of the top rated outfield prospects in the country, and recently signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Mississippi State next year. Wood is also expected to be chosen early in the 2021 MLB Draft. EDDIE KELLY/PROLOOK

James Wood, the son of former Bonac basketball star Kenny Wood, is one of the top rated outfield prospects in the country, and recently signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Mississippi State next year. Wood is also expected to be chosen early in the 2021 MLB Draft. EDDIE KELLY/PROLOOK

James Wood playing baseball in Maryland when he was younger.

James Wood playing baseball in Maryland when he was younger.

James Wood, the son of former Bonac basketball star Kenny Wood, is one of the top rated outfield prospects in the country, and recently signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Mississippi State next year. Wood is also expected to be chosen early in the 2021 MLB Draft. EDDIE KELLY/PROLOOK PHOTOS

James Wood, the son of former Bonac basketball star Kenny Wood, is one of the top rated outfield prospects in the country, and recently signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Mississippi State next year. Wood is also expected to be chosen early in the 2021 MLB Draft. EDDIE KELLY/PROLOOK PHOTOS

James Wood, the son of former Bonac basketball star Kenny Wood, is one of the top rated outfield prospects in the country, and recently signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Mississippi State next year. Wood is also expected to be chosen early in the 2021 MLB Draft. EDDIE KELLY/PROLOOK PHOTOS

James Wood, the son of former Bonac basketball star Kenny Wood, is one of the top rated outfield prospects in the country, and recently signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Mississippi State next year. Wood is also expected to be chosen early in the 2021 MLB Draft. EDDIE KELLY/PROLOOK PHOTOS

James Wood, the son of former Bonac basketball star Kenny Wood, is one of the top rated outfield prospects in the country, and recently signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Mississippi State next year. Wood is also expected to be chosen early in the 2021 MLB Draft. EDDIE KELLY/PROLOOK PHOTOS

James Wood, the son of former Bonac basketball star Kenny Wood, is one of the top rated outfield prospects in the country, and recently signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Mississippi State next year. Wood is also expected to be chosen early in the 2021 MLB Draft. EDDIE KELLY/PROLOOK PHOTOS

authorCailin Riley on Dec 7, 2020
It’s not a leap to assume that the children of a standout basketball player would gravitate to the same sport as their father. For superstar East Hampton alum Kenny Wood,... more

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