Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson set a Major League Baseball record on Sunday by playing his 111th consecutive game without an error [1].
The achievement marks a new benchmark for defensive reliability at one of baseball's most demanding positions. By surpassing a two-decade-old record, the 24-year-old has established himself as a premier defensive presence in the league [2].
Wilson reached the milestone at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, during the Athletics' 4-3 victory over the Red Sox [3]. The record-breaking performance capped a streak that began after Wilson's last error on July 6, 2025 [4].
Wilson's 111-game streak [1] broke the previous record of 110 consecutive errorless games, which was set by Mike Bordick in 2002 [2]. The consistency required to maintain such a streak spans multiple seasons and various playing conditions, a feat rarely seen in the modern era of the sport.
The Athletics secured the win in Boston with a final score of 4-3 [3]. Wilson's steady play at shortstop contributed to the team's defensive stability throughout the contest.
While most shortstops face high-pressure situations that frequently lead to fielding mistakes, Wilson has avoided such lapses for more than a year [4]. This streak highlights a level of precision and focus that has now placed him alone at the top of the MLB shortstop record books [2].
“Jacob Wilson set a Major League Baseball record on Sunday by playing his 111th consecutive game without an error.”
Breaking a record that stood since 2002 underscores a shift in defensive excellence. For a shortstop to maintain an errorless streak over 111 games suggests not only technical skill but an exceptional ability to manage risk and maintain mental consistency over a prolonged period of professional play.
