Jacob Wilson

About

American baseball player who plays for the Oakland Athletics. He plays in the shortstop position. He was selected as the sixth overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft, following a stellar collegiate career at Grand Canyon University. 

Before Fame

Before entering the college baseball scene, he honed his skills at Thousand Oaks High School. It was during his sophomore year at college that he made the transition to the shortstop position. 

Trivia

During his collegiate career, in 59 games, he boasted a batting average of .358, an on-base percentage of .418, and a slugging percentage of .585. These stats were accompanied by 12 home runs and 65 RBIs. 

Family Life

He is from Thousand Oaks, California. He has two siblings. He began a relationship with Arizona Softball player Logan Cole. 

Associated With

His mother is named Julie, and his father is American baseball coach and former professional shortstop Jack Wilson.