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Jack Wilson throws first pitch to son Jacob before Pirates-A’s game to recall moment 19 years ago

Jack Wilson throws first pitch to son Jacob before Pirates-A's game to recall moment 19 years ago | iNFOnews.ca
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson turns a double play on the force out of Boston Red Sox Nathaniel Lowe on a grounder by Carlos Narváez in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Original Publication Date: September 19, 2025 4:24PM
Publication Updated: September 19, 2025 6:02PM

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson threw out the first pitch Friday to his son, Jacob, who plays the same position for the Athletics as they revisited a similar scene from 19 years ago.

In 2006, 4-year-old Jacob Wilson threw out the first pitch to Jack before a Pirates game.

Jack Wilson played 12 seasons in the major leagues, including 2001-09 in Pittsburgh. His best season was in 2004 when he batted .308 with 59 RBIs and a league-leading 12 triples.

Jacob Wilson entered Friday’s game hitting .320 with 13 home runs and 59 RBIs. This season, he became the first fan-elected rookie shortstop for the All-Star Game.

Jack Wilson, wearing a Pirates jersey, clapped and pumped his right fist in the eighth inning when Jacob Wilson chased down a hard grounder between short and third base and then made a jump throw to toss out the batter.

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