Athletics · Shortstop
At just 24 years old, this AL All-Star shortstop carries legitimate upside as a potential top-tier fantasy asset, coming off a stellar 2025 campaign that featured a .311 average, 13 home runs, and 63 RBIs across a full season. His 2026 performance shows early signs of continued success with a .277 average through 202 at-bats, though the power production has dipped significantly compared to last year, raising questions about whether 2025 represented a career year or if he's still in an adjustment phase. The main fantasy appeal lies in his ability to contribute across multiple categories—batting average, runs, and RBIs—with intriguing stolen base upside if he develops that aspect of his game further. The risk is determining whether the power will rebound to 2025 levels; if it does, he's a potential first-round consideration, but if 13 homers proves unsustainable, he becomes more of a streaky contributor dependent on batting average and run production.
Jacob Wilson sets MLB shortstop errorless record
Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson set an MLB record with his 111th consecutive error-free performance in Sunday's 4-3 win over Boston, surpassing Mike Bordick's 2002 mark. The 24-year-old's defensive excellence is a notable bright spot for the team.
Aug 10, 2026
| Year | Team | G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oakland Athletics | 28 | 103 | 92 | .250 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 10 | .314 | .315 | .629 |
| 2025 | Athletics | 125 | 523 | 486 | .311 | 13 | 63 | 62 | 5 | 39 | .355 | .444 | .799 |
| 2026 | Athletics | 80 | 337 | 320 | .266 | 7 | 37 | 37 | 4 | 39 | .298 | .388 | .686 |
| Career | Totals | 233 | 963 | 898 | .288 | 20 | 103 | 110 | 9 | 88 | .331 | .411 | .742 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
| Year | Team | G | PA | AB | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | K | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 teams▼ | 26 | 111 | 99 | .333 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 11 | .391 | .475 | .866 |
| 2024 | 2 teams▼ | 26 | 116 | 106 | .396 | 4 | 17 | 26 | 0 | 5 | .448 | .613 | 1.061 |
| 2025 | Las Vegas Aviators | 4 | 15 | 14 | .214 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .267 | .500 | .767 |
| 2026 | Las Vegas Aviators | 4 | 15 | 12 | .167 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .250 | .583 |
| Career | Totals | 61 | 251 | 227 | .379 | 5 | 37 | 44 | 6 | 21 | .428 | .577 | 1.005 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand