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Seattle's Cal Raleigh and rookie Jacob Wilson of the Athletics will start in the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, with Wilson being the first rookie shortstop to be voted in as a starter. The game features top players from various teams, with fan voting determining the starters, and will be held on July 15 at Truist Park.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred misread the alma mater of the Oakland Athletics' first-round draft pick, Jacob Wilson, announcing that he played at "Grand Union University" instead of Grand Canyon University. The mistake left people questioning if Manfred had ever heard of the famous natural wonder. While Grand Union University doesn't exist, it sounds like a name from a fictional college in a low-budget movie. This blunder adds to Manfred's track record of mistakes, but it wasn't the biggest draft-pick-reading error recently, as former NHL player Carey Price forgot the name of the Montreal Canadiens' first-round pick at the NHL Draft.
The Oakland Athletics selected Jacob Wilson, a 21-year-old shortstop, with the sixth overall pick in the MLB Draft. Wilson, the son of former All-Star infielder Jack Wilson, is known for his elite ability to make contact with the bat and is considered one of the best pure hitters in the draft. However, there are concerns about his power potential. With strong defensive skills and a high baseball IQ, Wilson has a high floor as a major league infielder. The A's are emphasizing contact ability in their system and are betting on Wilson's potential to become a franchise cornerstone.