SS - Athletics
- Age 24
- Grand Canyon
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Jacob Wilson went 3-for-4 in a win over the Mets with one run scored.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson has heated up at the plate, collecting hits in five of his last eight games. The 24-year-old is one of many in the Athletics lineup looking to turn around slow starts at the plate for manager Mark Kotsay, batting .236 with 13 hits, three doubles, three RBI, and three runs scored across 13 games.
Jacob Wilson and the Athletics have agreed to a seven-year, $70 million contract extension that includes an eighth-year club option.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson, 23, is coming off an excellent rookie campaign in which he finished second in AL Rookie of the Year voting and tied for second in MLB with a .311 AVG. He also posted a .355 OBP and a .444 SLG, adding 13 home runs while striking out just 39 times across 523 plate appearances.
Jacob Wilson has spent the winter working out at the Athletics’ spring training complex in Arizona under the supervision of strength and conditioning coach Josh Cuffe, focusing on growing into his body and adding more muscle.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson is coming off an excellent rookie campaign in which he made the AL All-Star team and finished the season slashing .311/.355/.444 with 13 home runs, 63 RBI and just 39 strikeouts across 523 plate appearances. With his offseason focus on strength, he could add more home runs and extra-base hits, although he’s always been known for his contact-oriented approach. He is currently ranked 16th in fantasy baseball ADP among shortstops.
Jacob Wilson went 1-for-4 with one run scored and one strikeout in the Athletics’ 2-1 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson has collected 144 hits with 59 RBI and 59 runs across 451 at-bats this year. Batting .319 with a .361 OBP, he remains one of Oakland’s most consistent hitters.
Jacob Wilson went 1-for-3 with a home run, one RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in the Athletics’ 7-4 victory against the Reds.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson has hit safely in five of his last six games and hit his first home run of September on Sunday. After yesterday's contest, he boasts a .320 batting average with 13 home runs and 59 RBI over 114 games this season.
