Jack Wilson and his son recreate emotional baseball moment
Pittsburgh witnessed a special moment on Friday, when former Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson threw the first pitch to his son, Jacob Wilson, who plays the same position for the Athletics. This emotional encounter recreated a similar scene from 19 years ago.
In 2006, Jacob Wilson, then 4 years old, threw the first ball to his father, Jack, before a Pirates game. Now, history repeats itself with reversed roles, showing the family connection in the baseball world.
Jack Wilson had a distinguished 12-season career in Major League Baseball, including his time with Pittsburgh from 2001 to 2009. His best season was in 2004, where he batted .308 with 59 RBIs and led the league with 12 triples.
Jacob Wilson, for his part, came into Friday’s game with a .320 batting average, 13 home runs, and 59 RBIs. This season, he was the first rookie shortstop chosen by the fans for the All-Star Game.
In the eighth inning, Jack Wilson, wearing a Pirates jersey, clapped and celebrated with his right fist when Jacob Wilson made a great defensive play, catching a line drive between shortstop and third base and then making a throw to get the batter out. The Athletics won the game 4-3.
