On Friday in Pittsburgh, former Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson threw out the ceremonial first pitch to his son Jacob, who now plays shortstop for the Oakland Athletics, recreating a moment from 2006 when a 4-year-old Jacob threw out a first pitch to Jack. Jack Wilson spent 12 major-league seasons, including 2001-09 with Pittsburgh; his best year came in 2004 when he hit .308 with 59 RBI and a league-leading 12 triples. Jacob entered Friday's game hitting .320 with 13 home runs and 59 RBI. Jacob also became the first fan-elected rookie shortstop for the All-Star Game.
"PITTSBURGH -- 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 RBI and a league-leading 12 triples. Jacob Wilson entered Friday's game hitting .320 with 13 home runs and 59 RBI. This season, he became the first fan-elected rookie shortstop for the All-Star Game."
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