PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson threw out the first pitch Friday, September 19, who plays the same position for the Athletics as they revisited a similar scene from 19 years ago.
https://t.co/CRub7jN9kE had #nanobanana recreate what it would be like if #JacobWilson picked up his dad #JackWilson after ceremonial first pitch. #DadMoment #GoogleAi pic.twitter.com/x2Iw3UA94T
— World Baseball Network (@WorldBaseball_) September 20, 2025
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 RBIs and a league-leading 12 triples.
he totally should have picked up his dad 😍⚾️🧢
— World Baseball Network (@WorldBaseball_) September 20, 2025
Jacob Wilson entered Friday’s game hitting .320 with 13 home runs and 59 RBIs. This season, he became the first fan-elected rookie shortstop for the All-Star Game.
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Photo Source:WorldBaseball.com had #nanobanana recreate what it would be like if #JacobWilson picked up his dad #JackWilson after ceremonial first pitch. #DadMoment #GoogleAi
