Johnny Venezia urged managers to quit leaving Jacob Wilson on waivers—he’s only 56 % owned despite hitting .348/.393/.448 with 3 HR and an .841 OPS. His .357 BABIP and 142 wRC+ suggest the approach is sustainable, and he’s been scorching in May (.415 average). Venezia values the steady category accumulation: average, runs, and RBI with the occasional homer or steal, calling Wilson a ‘very high floor, moderate ceiling’ starter. The market agrees—Wilson has shortened from a preseason 13-1 ticket Venezia touted to a +130 favorite for AL Rookie of the Year—so fantasy players should secure the production before it’s universally rostered.

Jacob Fetner highlighted Jacob Wilson as a long-shot HR play at +900 on FanDuel, noting SportsLine’s model makes it +850. The rookie shortstop clubbed his third homer Friday while going 3-for-4 and is slashing .324/.347/.476 through 105 at-bats after showing modest power (seven HR in 103 games) last year. He rarely strikes out or walks, so the ball is in play often. Monday he squares off with veteran lefty Patrick Corbin, whose 125 homers allowed since 2021 lead all MLB pitchers by a dozen. Fetner called this “the matchup Wilson needs to run into one,” making the A’s rookie a worthwhile sprinkle and another leg in the +22121 parlay.

Todd Zola highlighted Jacob Wilson as a streaming bat because the rookie will have the platoon advantage versus Patrick Corbin, whose post‑2020 numbers (5.62 ERA, 1.53 WHIP) continue to scream ‘attack.’ Oakland already sits seventh in team home‑run rate, and Wilson offers pop at a thin middle‑infield spot. With the wind and park factors grading out favorably for right‑handed Athletics hitters, Zola believes Wilson (along with Miguel Andujar) has legitimate multi‑hit and homer upside for one‑day leagues or deep season‑long formats.

Johnny Venizia said Jacob Wilson should already be rostered in every season‑long league because the rookie offers an unusually high floor. Wilson fanned only 31 times in 697 collegiate plate appearances and has carried that elite bat‑to‑ball skill into the majors—through 28 games he is hitting .345 with 2 homers and just 3 strikeouts in 61 at‑bats. Venizia expects Wilson to deliver steady runs, RBI, plus steals while playing gold‑glove caliber shortstop, which locks in everyday at‑bats. With Yahoo managers still rostering him in just 43 percent of leagues, Venizia urged viewers to add Wilson now, noting he recommended a 13‑to‑1 AL Rookie of the Year ticket on the shortstop back in spring training that has since crashed below 2‑to‑1.

Johnny Venizia said Jacob Wilson should already be rostered in every season‑long league because the rookie offers an unusually high floor. Wilson fanned only 31 times in 697 collegiate plate appearances and has carried that elite bat‑to‑ball skill into the majors—through 28 games he is hitting .345 with 2 homers and just 3 strikeouts in 61 at‑bats. Venizia expects Wilson to deliver steady runs, RBI, plus steals while playing gold‑glove caliber shortstop, which locks in everyday at‑bats. With Yahoo managers still rostering him in just 43 percent of leagues, Venizia urged viewers to add Wilson now, noting he recommended a 13‑to‑1 AL Rookie of the Year ticket on the shortstop back in spring training that has since crashed below 2‑to‑1.

Chris Welsh expressed strong optimism for Jacob Wilson, emphasizing his outstanding contact skills with only a 4% strikeout rate this season. Wilson, initially considered mostly a batting average asset similar to Luis Arraez, has started exhibiting increased power potential since spring training. This newly found power combined with his elite bat-to-ball abilities makes him an attractive fantasy option, especially in deeper leagues. Welsh pointed to Wilson's strong underlying performance metrics and improvements as indicators he can provide steady fantasy production.

Andrew Geller aggressively pursued Jacob Wilson this season despite minimal attention in OC formats, spending $60-70 FAB early in the season. Although his bid was much higher than necessary, Geller feels strongly about Wilson's performance baseline—expecting around a .300 batting average with at least 12 homers. Geller's conviction in Wilson suggests sneaky value and a breakout potential most fantasy managers overlooked.

James Anderson cautioned fantasy managers against overreacting to Jacob Wilson's early-season home run surge. Despite a recent two-homer week inflating his fantasy profile, Anderson views Wilson's true talent level as much closer to Luis Arraez, indicating limited long-term power upside. He strongly doubts Wilson's power spike is sustainable or indicative of a meaningful breakout, recommending tempering expectations and avoiding expensive overinvestment based on these brief early results.

Matt Vasgersian sees Jacob Wilson drastically outperforming expectations in 2025. Wilson suffered a hamstring injury last year after 18 appearances, limiting exposure, but organization insiders rave about Wilson's exceptional bat-to-ball skills. Despite models predicting modest performance, Vasgersian confidently believes Wilson will quickly ascend, calling him potentially one of the best pure hitters in the AL West for the foreseeable future.

Sean Zerillo highlights Jacob Wilson as a strong Rookie of the Year candidate with major offensive upside this MLB season. Wilson dominated minor leagues last season, batting over .400 across 70 minor league games and appeared headed for Rookie of the Year contention before a hamstring strain prematurely ended his MLB stint. Now healthy and set to play in a newly offense-friendly ballpark in Oakland, Zerillo considers Wilson primed for success, making him a compelling bet for Rookie of the Year honors at relatively appealing odds.