Jacob Wilson sets MLB record with 111 consecutive errorless games
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jacob Wilson achieved an MLB record by completing 111 consecutive errorless games as the Athletics' shortstop on August 9, 2026, during a game against the Boston Red Sox. The previous record was held by Mike Bordick of the Baltimore Orioles, who had 110 errorless games in 2002. Wilson last committed an error on July 6, 2025, and emphasized the importance of defensive preparation. His defensive skills were highlighted after he made several plays during the game, contributing to a positive team performance as the Athletics broke a 12-series losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Red Sox.
- •Jacob Wilson plays shortstop for the Oakland Athletics.
- •He set the MLB record on August 9, 2026.
- •Previous record was 110 games by Mike Bordick.
- •Wilson's last error was on July 6, 2025.
- •Athletics defeated the Red Sox 4-3, ending a losing streak.
- 11:45 PMESPN — A's Wilson sets record with 111th errorless game
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Athletics' Jacob Wilson sets MLB shortstop record with 111th consecutive game without an error
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error
"Jacob Wilson’s father will be very proud. All that work on the Little League fields on up has paid off. Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics and surpassing the Baltimore Orioles’ Mike Bordick, who went 110 games in 2002.
"Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, 24, set an MLB record for his position on Sunday at Fenway Park, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game, surpassing former Baltimore Orioles infielder Mike Bordick, who authored a 110-game stretch in 2002.
"Jacob Wilson has now gone longer than any shortstop in MLB history without committing an error.
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External links- ESPNAug 9, 2026, 11:45 PMA's Wilson sets record with 111th errorless game
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, 24, set an MLB record for his position on Sunday at Fenway Park, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game, surpassing former Baltimore Orioles infielder Mike Bordick, who authored a 110-game stretch in 2002.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:36 PMAthletics' Jacob Wilson sets MLB shortstop record with 111th consecutive game without an error
Jacob Wilson has now gone longer than any shortstop in MLB history without committing an error.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:03 PMAthletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error
Jacob Wilson’s father will be very proud. All that work on the Little League fields on up has paid off. Wilson set an MLB record for his position, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop for the Athletics and surpassing the Baltimore Orioles’ Mike Bordick, who went 110 games in 2002.
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