“I cannot talk hitting with Jacob," A’s All-Star DH Brent Rooker said, “because I don’t understand what he’s doing up there.

Who says video games are bad for kids? Fortnite has helped turn Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson into one of the premier hitters in the game. Wilson explained to ESPN’s Jeff Passan that ...

Fortnite has helped turn Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson into one of the premier hitters in the game. Wilson explained to ESPN’s Jeff Passan that he plays the popular video game as soon as he ...

A's shortstop Jacob Wilson has been having a standout rookie season, which doesn't surprise his former coach at Grand Canyon University.

Jacob Wilson is a former first-round pick and the son of a major leaguer, but the secret to his success starts with a video game controller.

The A's star is a former first-round pick and the son of a major leaguer, but the secret to his success starts with a video game controller.

Wilson shared with Passan that he frequently plays “Fortnite,” the third-person battle royale shooter game that exploded in popularity in 2018 and has maintained a steady player base since.

A's shortstop Jacob Wilson has been having a standout rookie season, which doesn't surprise his former coach at Grand Canyon University.

Wilson has no plans to abandon his Fortnite reps. It's part of his training now, and even if it doesn't work for everyone, he sees Victory Royales leading to victories for the A's.