The 22-year-old rookie sensation was selected fourth overall by the Athletics just over a year ago in the 2024 MLB Draft. Kurtz was called up to the major leagues quickly due to his exceptional performance in the minor leagues and his advanced offensive approach, leading to the Athletics believing in his success at the major-league level.

Nick Kurtz makes MLB history in just 65 games, powering the A’s with a red-hot bat and pushing hard for AL Rookie of the Year honors.

Nick Kurtz, a rookie for the Oakland Athletics, scripted his name in the Major League Baseball ( MLB) record books on Friday (July 25). The 22-year-old baseman became the first rookie ever to hit four home runs in a single game. This remarkable performance has sparked widespread excitement about Kurtz as a rising star in baseball.