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Athletics’ Rookie Shortstop Jacob Wilson has taken the big leagues by storm.
Wilson, 23, has a .347 batting average and nine home runs in 76 games this season. Shortstop’s Batting average is second in MLB behind New York Yanke’s Superstar Aaron Judge (.361) and has the second lowest strike frequency in baseball of 6.8%.
The rising star said he believes that one of the most important factors for his success is video game, Fortnite.
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Athletics Shortstop Jacob Wilson, #5, before the game against Houston Astros in Sutter Health Park on June 17, 2025 in West Sacramento, California. (Sergio Estrada-Misted Pictures)
“Kids will love this one. Parents will hate me. I’m a great belief in video games,” Wilson told ESPN.
“It’s a quick decision -making strategy. I think it gets me ready for the game, because when you’re in the box, you have to treat a lot.”
Wilson credit the video game to help him train his decision making.
“There are some days when I wake up and I play video games and then I go to the field and I have a good day. Some days I won’t play and don’t see the ball well. I think it really helps me to train kind of decision -making, which I have to do six, seven hours later on the baseball court,” Wilson said.
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Athletics Shortstop Jacob Wilson, #5, throws the ball to the first base for one out during the ninth round against Cleveland Guardians in Sutter Health Park on June 20, 2025 in West Sacramento, California. (Sergio Estrada-Misted Imagesergio Estrada-Pre-Preferred Photos)
Athletics shortstop is currently the favorite to win the American League Rookie of the Year with his strong spectacle.
With the help of Fortnite, Wilson’s play may land him in the All-Star game next month in Atlanta.
While Wilson may attribute some of his success to Fortnite, a lot of his success comes in the great leagues from an abundance of talent. Jacob is the son of Jack Wilson, who spent 12 seasons in the Major League Baseball and made the NL All-Star team in 2004 with Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jack said he thinks video games can help with coordination of hand-eye.
Athletics Shortstop Jacob Wilson, #5, hits a single during the first lap against Houston Astros in Sutter Health Park on June 19, 2025 in West Sacramento, California. (Sergio Estrada-Misted Pictures)
“I believe in the hand-eye coordination that video games give-as long as you do your homework,” Jack told ESPN. “Children, if you read, do your homework.”
Jacob seems to continue his strong season when Athletics (33-49) plays Detroit Tigers (50-31) on Thursday at. 13:10 et.
