Jacob Wilson SS ATH Tue 9/17/24 11:31 AM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
Wilson went 2-for-4 with a triple, a walk and a run in a loss to the Cubs on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson worked out of the leadoff spot for only the second time in his nascent MLB career and made good use of the opportunity. He led the game off with his second career triple, but it was his third-inning walk that led to his run, as Brent Rooker drove the rookie home with his two-run blast. Wilson now has a trio of two-hit efforts in the last nine games, and it remains to be seen if his move up in the order was just an outlier or indicative of where he'll primarily slot in for what remains of the regular season.
Jacob Wilson SS ATH Sun 9/15/24 2:03 PM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
Wilson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson will get a breather for the series finale after he went 5-for-24 with a double, three runs and no RBI while starting in each of the past six games. Nick Allen will replace Wilson as the Athletics' starting shortstop.
Jacob Wilson SS ATH Fri 9/13/24 11:23 AM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
Wilson went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a loss to the Astros on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie contributed only his second multi-hit effort since returning from the injured list Aug. 27 and extended his hitting streak to six games in the process. Wilson has been making constant contact during that stretch, mustering a .333 average with a tiny 7.7 percent strikeout rate across 26 plate appearances.
Jacob Wilson SS ATH Sat 9/7/24 1:03 PM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
Wilson isn't in the Athletics' lineup Saturday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson went 2-for-4 with an RBI during Friday's series opener, and he'll now grab a seat on the bench while Nick Allen starts at shortstop, batting eighth.
Jacob Wilson SS ATH Fri 9/6/24 11:54 AM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
Wilson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run in a loss to the Mariners on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie is maintaining an everyday role now that he's healthy, but Wilson has gone just 4-for-25 since returning from the IL on Aug. 27. However, given his elite body of work in the minors -- Wilson hit .433 (90-for-208) this year over three minor-league levels -- it figures to be just a matter of time before he figures out big-league arms.
Jacob Wilson SS ATH Mon 9/2/24 3:36 PM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
Wilson isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Monday's game versus Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
After going 2-for-10 with two runs scored during Oakland's previous series against Texas, Wilson will take a seat to begin the Athletics' four-game set with the Mariners. His absence will move Max Schuemann to shortstop, opening up third base for Tristan Gray.
Jacob Wilson SS ATH Thu 8/29/24 2:40 PM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
Wilson isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson has gone 1-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in two games since returning from the injured list, and he'll now take a seat Thursday while Nick Allen starts at shortstop and bats ninth.
Jacob Wilson SS ATH Wed 8/28/24 11:51 AM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
Wilson, reinstated from the injured list earlier in the day, went 1-for-4 with a run in a win over the Reds on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie was able to carry over a bit of the offensive momentum he'd generated during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas, hitting safely for the second time in as many big-league games. Now seemingly back to full health after recovering from the hamstring injury that felled him after a single plate appearance during his MLB debut back on July 19, Wilson should be in line for some steady run at shortstop down the stretch for the non-contending Athletics.
Jacob Wilson SS ATH Tue 8/27/24 2:13 PM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
The Athletics activated Wilson (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
The 22-year-old suffered the hamstring strain during his major-league debut July 19, but he's ready to rejoin Oakland after gong 9-for-23 during a seven-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas. Wilson is the organization's top prospect and should take over as the primary shortstop for the stretch run. He's split his time in the minors this season between Las Vegas and Double-A Midland, and he's hit .423 with seven homers, two steals, 36 RBI and 44 runs in 48 games between the two affiliates.
Jacob Wilson SS ATH Mon 8/26/24 1:20 PM
Jacob Wilson
SS ATH
Wilson (hamstring), who played a full game at shortstop in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Reno on Sunday and went 1-for-4 with a two-run double, is feeling great on his rehab assignment and could be activated from the IL this week, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The news was relayed via manager Mark Kotsay before Wilson played a full game Sunday, giving all the more weight to the statement. The rookie had notably logged seven innings on defense Saturday as well, seemingly corroborating his hamstring is back to full health. Wilson has swung a hot bat throughout his time with the Aviators, posting a .391 average (9-for-23) with three doubles, five RBI, two walks and four runs.