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All-Star, 23, Gets $70 Million Contract Extension After Massive Rookie Season

All-Star, 23, Gets $70 Million Contract Extension After Massive Rookie Season

Summary

Jacob Wilson, a 23-year-old baseball player, has signed a seven-year contract extension with the Oakland Athletics worth $70 million. He was the sixth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft and made the American League All-Star team in his first full season.

Key Facts

  • Jacob Wilson is 23 years old.
  • He was a top pick in the 2023 MLB Draft.
  • Wilson played for the Oakland Athletics and made the All-Star team in his first full season.
  • He has signed a contract extension for seven years, valued at $70 million.
  • Wilson was second in the voting for AL Rookie of the Year in 2025.
  • His teammate, Nick Kurtz, won the AL Rookie of the Year Award.
  • The contract extension helps form a key part of the team's future as it moves from California to Las Vegas.

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