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Track and Field Team rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson swept the major leagues.
Wilson, 23, averaged 0.347 in 76 games this season and had nine home runs. Shortstop’s batting average ranked second in Major League Baseball, behind Judge Aaron (.361), the baseball’s baseball three-point shooting percentage was 6.8%.
The up-and-comer said he believes one of the key factors in success is the video game Fortnite.
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Track and field shortstop Jacob Wilson, No. 5, ahead of the June 17, 2025 game against the Houston Astros in West Sacramento, California. (Sergio Estrada-Imagn image)
“Kids will love this. Parents will hate me. I am a loyal believer in video games,” Wilson told ESPN.
“It’s a quick decision strategy. I think that prepares me for the game because when you’re in the box, you have to deal with it very often.”
Wilson attributes video games to his decision making training himself.
“Sometimes I wake up, I play video games, and I go to the fields, and I have a great time. Sometimes I don’t play and can’t see the ball. I think it really helps me to have to train my decisions after six hours on the baseball field.”
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Track and field shortstop Jacob Wilson, No. 5, kicked a goal in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians against the Cleveland Guardians in Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California on June 20, 2025. (Sergio Estrada-Imagn Imagessergio estrada-Imagn image)
Currently, track and field shortstop is a favorite to win the U.S. Rookie of the Year.
With the help of Fortnite, Wilson’s drama may include him in the All-Star Game in Atlanta next month.
Although Wilson may attribute his success to Fortnite, much of his success in the major leagues comes from a lot of talent. Jacob is the son of Jack Wilson, who spent 12 seasons in the Major League and became an NL All-Star team with the Pittsburgh Buccaneers in 2004.
Jack said he believes video games can help hand-eye coordination.
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Track and field shortstop Jacob Wilson, #5, hit a game in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California on June 19, 2025. (Sergio Estrada-Imagn image)
“I do believe in the hand-eye coordination given by video games – as long as you do your homework,” Jack told ESPN. “Children, if you’re reading, do your homework.”
Jacob will continue his strong season when Track and Field (33-49) competes with the Detroit Tigers (50-31) at 1:10 PM ET.
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