Overview
- Jacob Wilson set the Major League record for consecutive errorless games at shortstop when he reached 111 games Sunday during the Athletics’ 4-3 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
- Wilson has not committed an error since July 6, 2025, a run of steady play that surpassed Mike Bordick’s previous shortstop mark of 110 games from 2002.
- Statcast credits Wilson with eight Outs Above Average this season, placing him among the top shortstops and showing a clear improvement from earlier negative defensive marks.
- Teammates and pitchers praised Wilson’s daily routines and preparation, and he credits defensive instruction from his father, former big leaguer Jack Wilson, for his focus.
- The streak matters to the A’s because fewer fielding miscues reduce unearned runs and give pitchers more confidence, a practical benefit that helped in Sunday’s win and could aid the team going forward.