Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error
- Jacob Wilson set an MLB record for shortstops by playing 111 consecutive errorless games.
- He surpassed the previous record of 110 games held by Mike Bordick of the Baltimore Orioles.
- Wilson last made an error on July 6, 2025, during a game against the San Francisco Giants.
- He emphasized the importance of defensive preparation, taking grounders before games.
- Wilson's achievement serves as an inspiration for young baseball players.
BOSTON (AP) — Jacob Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics, surpassing Mike Bordick's previous record of 110 games in 2002. Wilson last made an error on July 6, 2025, in a game against San Francisco.
Wilson, who is 24 years old, mentioned that his father, a former major leaguer, taught him to prioritize defense. He stated, "He’s a very defensive-first guy for me growing up by teaching me defense first before the hitting side of things."
After the Athletics' recent victory over the Boston Red Sox, Wilson reflected on his daily routine, which includes taking grounders before games. He noted, "You need to get as much work on the field, ground balls-wise as you can." His dedication to defense has been recognized by teammates and coaches alike, emphasizing the hard work that contributes to his success.
运动家短停杰克布·威尔逊以111场不失误创下大联盟纪录
波士顿（美联社）——杰克布·威尔逊在运动家队担任短停，创下了连续111场不失误的纪录，超越了迈克·博尔迪克在2002年保持的110场纪录。威尔逊最后一次失误是在2025年7月6日对阵旧金山的比赛中。
24岁的威尔逊提到，他的父亲是一位前大联盟球员，教他要优先考虑防守。他表示：“他是一个非常注重防守的人，在我成长过程中教会我首先要注重防守，而不是打击。”
在运动家队最近战胜波士顿红袜队后，威尔逊反思了他每天的例行工作，包括在比赛前进行接球练习。他指出：“你需要尽可能多地在场上进行接球练习。”他的防守专注和努力得到了队友和教练的认可，强调了这些努力为他的成功做出的贡献。