Jacob Wilson DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson continued his eye-opening start to the season Sunday with a three-hit game in a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 23-year-old led off the bottom of the first with a 420-foot bomb against Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Wilson later chipped in a pair of singles to finish 3-for-4. It was his second straight three-hit game and fifth multi-hit effort over his last seven contests. Wilson, who rarely strikes out or walks (he has a K:BB of 11:12), ranks near the top of the league in contact rate. His unique approach has paid significant dividends so far in 2025, as he's off to a .350/.393/.495 start with six homers and 28 RBI in 215 plate appearances. He'll try to keep it going in his next game on Tuesday against Houston Astros ace right-hander Hunter Brown.

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) is back at the 6 and is hitting second for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tyler Anderson as they look to avoid a four-game sweep in Sacramento. Wilson was pulled from Tuesday's loss against the Angels after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. The impressive 23-year-old was held out on Wednesday, but he has now returned and should be put back in starting fantasy lineups. The former sixth overall pick in 2023 out of Grand Canyon University has not looked like a rookie in 2025, slashing .341/.381/.478 with an .859 OPS, five home runs, 26 RBI, 26 runs scored and four stolen bases in his first 47 games this year. Wilson's .341 average ranks third in all of baseball, and he's hitting .367 (11-for-30) against southpaws in 2025.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) left Tuesday's game against the Angels in the bottom of the fifth inning with a left-forearm contusion, per MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Wilson was hit by a Kyle Hendricks pitch in the third inning. He stayed in the game but was pinch-hit for by Max Schuemann in the fifth inning. Fantasy managers should look for further news after the game, but the fact that he was able to stay in the game temporarily may mean he avoided anything serious. The 23-year-old is having a great offensive season so far, slashing .341/.381/.478 with five home runs, 26 RBI, and four stolen bases in 195 plate appearances.