Athletics first baseman and rookie sensation Nick Kurtz became the first MLB player ever to hit four homers in one game, and many may not know where his famous moniker “The Big Amish” comes from. On Friday,

Recently, Athletics’ hulking rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz made baseball history. Kurtz, who was drafted in 2004 fourth overall by the Athletics had

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.