A’s rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson credits Fortnite for early success
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Jacob Wilson, Athletics’s rookie shorter, took the storm of big leagues.
23 -year -old Wilson has a .347 stroke average and nine home runs in 76 games this season. Shortstop’s average stroke is the second and the second lowest strike rate at MLB behind the New York Yankees Superstari Aaron Judge (.361).
The rising star said he believes that one of the most important factors of his success was Fortnite.
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Athletics Shortstop Jacob Wilson, California, California before playing against Houston Astros in Sutter Health Park on 17 June 2025. (Sergio Estrada-Imagn images)
“Children will love it. Parents will hate me. A great belief in video games,” Wilson Told to Espn.
“This is a quick decision -making strategy.
Wilson gives loans because he helps him train his decision to decide on the video game.
Wilson, “I will wake up and play video games, there are some days and then I will go to the field and I will have a good day. Some days I will not play and I do not see the ball well. He said.
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Athletics Shortstop Jacob Wilson throws the ball for his first base during the ninth shot against Cleveland Guardians on Sutter Health Park in California, California, on June 20, 2025. (Sergio Estrada-Imagessergio Estrada-Imagn images)
Athletics Short is currently the favorite of winning the American League rookie with its strong game.
With the help of Fortnite, Wilson’s game can download him to All-Star in Atlanta next month.
Although Wilson attributes some of his success to Fortnite, most of his success in big leagues comes from abundant abilities. Jacob was the son of Jack Wilson, who spent 12 seasons at Major League Baseball and made Pittsburgh Pirates and NL All-Star in 2004.
Jack said he thought video games can help hand-eye coordination.
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Athletics Shortstop Jacob Wilson hits a single on June 19, 2025 during the first shot against the Houston Astros in Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. (Sergio Estrada-Imagn images)
“I believe in the hand-eye coordination of video games as long as you do your homework.” He said. “Children, if you are reading, do your homework.”
Jacob, Athletics (33-49) Detroit Tigers (50-31) will try to continue his strong season at ET at 13:10 on Thursday.
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