Wilson played college baseball for the Grand Canyon Antelopes, and was selected sixth overall by the Athletics in the 2023 MLB draft.
[5] Wilson entered the 2023 season as one of the top prospects for the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.
[7] The Oakland Athletics selected Wilson in the first round, with the sixth overall pick, of the 2023 MLB draft.
To start the 2024 season, Wilson hit .455 with three home runs in 88 at-bats with the Double-A Midland RockHounds before being promoted to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators.
On July 19, 2024, Wilson was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.