Elephant Rumblings: Wilson makes Top 10 shortstops prospect list
MLB news roundup
Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!
A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson is widely regarded as the team’s No. 1 prospect, with top nods from both our AN community and MLB Pipeline. Now Wilson has also garnered a spot on the Pipeline’s Top Ten Shortstop Prospects list.
Jim Callis at MLB.com provided a rundown on the list, detailing the top prospects in terms of various skill attributes. Unsurprisingly, Wilson is considered the best of the bunch in terms of his hit tool. Callis also deems the 22-year-old a frontrunner to win Rookie of the Year honors in 2025.
A’s No. 2 prospect Nick Kurtz was named the third best prospect at first base, while Tommy White got the sixth spot at third base, so the A’s now have three Top Ten prospects at their respective positions.
The A’s are also figuring prominently on the international scene, having come to terms with 15 international signees headlined by 18-year-old Japanese pitcher and shortstop Shotaro Morii. Jason Burke at SI.com has more details on Morii and other notables on the list.
The A’s have agreed to terms with a total of 15 international players pic.twitter.com/cYVrwyHXY2
— Jason Burke (@ByJasonB) January 21, 2025
The votes have been tallied on the 2025 Hall of Fame candidates, and a trio of greats have earned entry their first time on the ballot. Ichiro Suzuki fell one vote shy of unanimous induction; CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner also punched their tickets to Cooperstown. Athletics Nation congratulates these legends on their richly deserved passage to the hallowed hall!
A’s Coverage:
- Athletics’ Community Prospect List: Wilson steals the top spot
- Wilson makes 2025 Top 10 SS Prospects list
- A’s Agree to Terms with 15 International Players
- Seattle Mariners Acquire Relief Pitcher From A’s
- Tony La Russa looks forward to renewing a life in baseball after cancer recovery ($)
- Pittsburgh Pirates DFA Former A’s Infielder to Make Room for Franchise Icon
MLB News & Interest:
- First-timers Ichiro, CC and elite closer Wagner elected to Hall
- Dodgers, Kirby Yates Reportedly Reach “Tentative” Agreement
- The Dodgers have become baseball’s Evil Empire, but all teams should compete with the same zeal ($)
- ‘That’s for you, b—’: Why Yankees great CC Sabathia was a Hall of Fame teammate ($)
- Blue Jays, Astros Among Teams Interested In Jurickson Profar
- Paul Skenes’ Topps Rookie Debut Patch autographed card found by 11-year-old collector ($)
- Today in Baseball History
Best of X:
Rickey celebration at Oakland Arena on 2/1.
More seats have been released for the Rickey Henderson Celebration of Life at Oakland Arena https://t.co/Wrt69Mlsmt.
— Jason Burke (@ByJasonB) January 21, 2025
4-2 in the Oakland era.
MLB franchise records in the World Series pic.twitter.com/PZmv1oAJ31
— BrooksGate (@Brooks_Gate) January 22, 2025
It’s kind of like saying you don’t like the Beatles.
Not voting for Ichiro is peak Cybertruck energy. Certain people didn’t get enough attention as children. https://t.co/zmDMciXE51
— Steve Berman (@BASportsGuy) January 22, 2025
Roots looking to extend Coli stay.
Oakland Roots and @oaklandsoulsc announce their intent to make the Oakland Coliseum the club’s short-term home beyond 2025.
— Oakland Roots (@oaklandrootssc) January 21, 2025
As part of this decision, the club will no longer pursue the Malibu Lot Interim Stadium project, instead shifting focus to remaining at the Coliseum while… pic.twitter.com/qAWXW2SRfG