Jacob Wilson made history at Fenway Park on Sunday afternoon, setting a new Major League Baseball record for consecutive errorless games at shortstop. The Oakland Athletics' 24-year-old sparkplug extended his streak to 111 games in a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox, surpassing Baltimore Orioles legend Mike Bordick's 2002 record of 110 games.

Wilson's last error came on July 6, 2025—more than a year ago—during a game against the San Francisco Giants. Since then, he's been flawless in the field, handling every chance with precision and poise. On Sunday, he made five plays without a blemish, including a catch after colliding with teammate Jeff McNeil while both tracked down a fly ball.

A Moment Over a Year in the Making

The Athletics celebrated the milestone on social media moments after the final out, posting: "Jacob Wilson now holds the record for the longest errorless streak by a shortstop in Major League history!" Bordick, who held the record for nearly a quarter-century, set his mark in 2002 as a member of the Orioles, a team that prided itself on defensive excellence.

For Wilson, the achievement was both personal and team-oriented. "It was a special day for me, but at the end of the day, we got our first series win in a long time against a great opponent," Wilson told MLB.com after the game. "We've got to keep that ball rolling."

That series win—the Athletics' first since mid-June—was secured in dramatic fashion. Max Muncy delivered a clutch RBI double in the ninth inning to give Oakland the lead, while Jonah Heim had tied the game in the eighth with a double of his own. The victory improved the Athletics to 47-71 on the season, while the Red Sox fell to 64-53.

Elite Company

Wilson's streak places him in elite company. For perspective, outfielder Robbie Grossman holds the all-time MLB record for a position player with 440 consecutive errorless games, a streak that ended in 2022. But at shortstop—one of baseball's most demanding defensive positions—Wilson's 111-game run stands alone.

Now in his third major league season, Wilson is hitting .270 with seven home runs and 36 RBI in 2026. He earned his first All-Star selection last season and has become a cornerstone of the Athletics' rebuilding effort. His defensive wizardry has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise difficult season for Oakland.

The collision with McNeil on Sunday could have been the error that ended the streak, but Wilson held on, extending his run of perfection and cementing his place in baseball history. As the Athletics look to close out the 2026 season, Wilson's record will stand as a testament to consistency, concentration, and the art of shortstop defense.