Jacob Wilson on playing in Sacramento: ‘The city has been awesome’

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his thoughts on his first impressions of playing in Sacramento, how he’s adjusted to becoming a big leaguer, and much more.

Plus, Jacob shares what it was like to grow up learning from his dad, All-Star shortstop Jack Wilson, on his path to the majors.

Wilson is off to a strong start to his first full MLB season, batting .333 with 2 HR and a team-high 22 hits over the first 17 games of the regular season.

Be sure to check out the entire interview with Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

Topics Discussed:

• Has it fully sunk in yet to Jacob that he’s a Major Leaguer?
• What has it been like playing at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento?
• “The fans have been great so far, and the city has been awesome.”
• Jacob Wilson was the first A’s player to hit a home run at Sutter Health Park.
• “It was a pretty cool feeling. I didn’t get the ball back… It’s all good. No hard feelings about it.”
• Wilson’s dad, Jack, was an All-Star shortstop from 2001-2012 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners, and Atlanta Braves.
• Has Wilson faced his hard-throwing teammate, Mason Miller?

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More on Jacob Wilson & the Athletics

The Athletics have an opportunity to earn a three-game sweep for the first time since last July when they visit the Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon.

The Athletics have taken the first two games in Chicago, including Wednesday’s 3-1 victory. A third consecutive win would mark the club’s first sweep since the A’s took all three contests against the Los Angeles Angels from July 2-4, 2024.

The franchise hasn’t swept an opponent on the road since June 9-11, 2023, when it won three games against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises in baseball is the team’s 23-year-old first baseman, Tyler Soderstrom, who has a majors-best eight home runs. Soderstrom, who went deep in Tuesday’s 12-3 rout of the White sox, had just nine home runs in 61 games last season.

Read more below:

A’s eye rare series sweep in finale vs. reeling White Sox

When will Jacob Wilson & the Athletics play again?

• Tuesday, April 15th-Thursday, April 17th – @ Chicago White Sox
• Friday, April 18th-Sunday, April 20th – @ Milwaukee Brewers
• Tuesday, April 22nd-Thursday, April 24th – vs. Texas Rangers
• Friday, April 25th-Sunday, April 27th – vs. Chicago White Sox
• Monday, April 28th-Thursday, May 1st – @ Texas Rangers

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