Bronx, New York, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) makes a running throw to first base for an assist in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Athletics Rookie Jacob Wilson Joins Exclusive Company With All-Star Appearance

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Sam Connon | Last updated Jul 3, 2025 10:35 AM ET

Jacob Wilson may have faced high expectations entering 2025, but the Athletics' former top prospect has met them and then some.

MLB announced Wednesday that Wilson has been voted in as the American League's starting shortstop in the upcoming All-Star Game. On top of being a massive personal achievement for the 23-year-old, it also helped him make franchise history.

According to MLB.com's Sarah Langs, only two players in Athletics history have started an All-Star Game when they were younger than Wilson is now. Reggie Jackson was 23 years old in 1969, while Vida Blue was 21 years old in 1971.

Wilson will be just the third A's shortstop to start in the All-Star Game. Bert Campaneris did so three times and Eddie Joost earned the honor once.

Jacob Wilson will be 23 years & 107 days old the day of the ASG

Only players in A’s franchise history with an ASG start at a younger age:

1971 Vida Blue: 21y, 350d
1969 Reggie Jackson: 23y, 66d
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) July 3, 2025

Wilson is batting .339 with nine home runs, 16 doubles, 40 RBIs, 42 runs, five stolen bases, an .853 OPS and a 2.1 WAR through 81 games this season. He was ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the A's farm system and the No. 31 prospect in baseball heading into 2025.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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