This is stunning hyper-realistic drawing is featured on baseball cards in 2025 Topps Update Series (the final artwork as well as three “in-progress” images).

This graphite drawing captures James Wood, the Washington Nationals’ rising star, at the perfect moment – the end of his powerful swing as he watches the ball soar into the stands. You can almost feel the stillness before the roar, the collective breath of the crowd as they realize it’s gone.

Every line and shadow is meticulously drawn by hand, bringing to life the strength, focus, and quiet confidence that define one of baseball’s most exciting young talents. From the tension in his follow-through to the distant arc of the home run ball, The Future Is Now freezes an instant of greatness – a glimpse of what’s to come for both James Wood and the Nationals’ future.

A must-have for Nationals fans and collectors alike, this piece is more than a drawing – it’s a tribute to potential, power, and the making of a legend.