April 15, 2026, marked another chapter in the accelerating story of James Wood, the Washington Nationals' towering young outfielder whose raw power and rare athleticism have made him one of the most electrifying presences in the National League since his arrival. This Victus bat, crafted from natural tan wood and gripped by Wood himself during that afternoon's clash against the Pittsburgh Pirates, did not survive the encounter intact, which is precisely what makes it extraordinary. The fracture is the proof, the physical record of the violence and force that Wood brings to every at-bat, a moment of impact preserved in splintered maple. Authenticated game-used provenance means this broken bat carries the chain of custody that serious collectors demand, connecting the holder directly to the field of play rather than to a photograph or a broadcast still.