Nick Kurtz became the first major league rookie to hit four homers in a game, leading the Athletics to a 15-3 victory over the Houston Astros

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz won his second consecutive AL Player of the Week award, MLB announced Monday, to no one’s surprise.

Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz pulled off one of the rarest feats in baseball Friday night in Houston when he hit four home runs in a single game, becoming just the 20th player in MLB history to do so. He is the second player this season to accomplish such a feat,

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has become the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game.

Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz pulled off a four-home run and six-hit performance. Here's his historic night by the numbers.

It turns out that tying the Major League record with 19 total bases in a game and then getting on base another three times the next day can take its toll on the body.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz made history on Friday evening by becoming the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game, doing so en route to a 15-3 road win over the Houston Astros.

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz set another team record, tying pitcher Barry Zito with his second straight AL Player of Week win.

Just 13 months after the A's rookie finished his collegiate career, his mother and father saw him go 6-for-6 with four homers in Houston.

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.

One night after a performance for the ages from Nick Kurtz, all eyes were on the Athletics rookie first baseman Saturday night to see what he might have in store for an encore.