Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in major league history to hit four home runs in a game, going deep in the second, sixth, eighth and ninth innings at Houston on Friday night. Kurtz also singled and doubled for 19 total bases on a 6-for-6 night,

Athletics Announce Nick Kurtz Update After Absence From Lineup originally appeared on Athlon Sports. First baseman Nick Kurtz is in his first season with the Athletics after making his debut in late April.

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game and matched the MLB record with 19 total bases Friday night against the Houston Astros.