Former NC State All-American Shortstop Will Wilson Called up to the Majors!

Former NC State consensus All-American shortstop Will Wilson has been called up to the majors by the Cleveland Guardians.

Back in 2019, Wilson was selected by the Los Angeles Angels with the 15th overall pick in the 1st round. He’s one of eight former Wolfpack players to be drafted in the 1st round and the fourth-highest draft pick in school history. In December of 2019, Wilson was traded to the San Francisco Giants. This past December, he was snagged by the Guardians in the Rule 5 Draft.

In 18 games with the Columbus Clippers (Triple-A), he hit .324 with six home runs, boasting an OPS of 1.065.

A spot was opened up for Wilson on the Guardians’ roster when they placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the injured list.

Wilson has experience playing third base, shortstop, second base, and even outfield.

With the “Mayor of Kings Mountain” now in the big leagues, NC State has four former players on a major league roster, joining pitcher Carlos Rodón (Yankees), catcher Patrick Bailey (Giants), and shortstop Trea Turner (Phillies).

The Fire & Ice Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc 'Heating Up Player of the Week’ goes to Will Wilson for his work against the Louisville Bats!@fireandiceac | #Clipshow
🔥: https://t.co/SxyXNXZ1VP pic.twitter.com/TmERBjJPHS

— Columbus Clippers (@CLBClippers) April 21, 2025

Cleveland #Guardians INF prospect Will Wilson homered for the 3rd straight game today for Columbus hitting a 396 foot solo blast in the 9th inning vs Louisville that came off the bat at 104.7 mph.

2024 – 5 HR over 110 games.

2025 – 6 HR over 17 games.

Season numbers:

22-64… pic.twitter.com/7LCxj0vRTL

— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) April 20, 2025

Cleveland #Guardians INF prospect Will Wilson clubs his 5th HR of the season! The solo shot gives Triple-A Columbus a 7-to-0 lead over Louisville in the 5th inning.

Wilson is currently hitting .345 on the year with a 1.113 OPS.#GuardsBall pic.twitter.com/wObUjKvrwQ

— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) April 18, 2025