Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball first baseman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/03/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States |
Latest News about Nick Kurtz
10/11/2025
Nick Kurtz was named the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). The former Wake Forest All-American achieved this honor after a standout season with the Athletics, where he was unanimously awarded the title and also claimed the AL First Base Silver Slugger Award.
22/04/2025
The Athletics called up Nick Kurtz from Triple-A Las Vegas after he surged through the minors just nine months after being drafted. He was expected to make his major league debut during the team’s homestand in West Sacramento, becoming one of the fastest players in franchise history to reach the majors from draft day.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nicholas Jeffrey Kurtz |
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| Nickname | Big Amish |
| Known For | MLB first baseman for the Athletics |
| MLB Debut | 23/04/2025 |
| Draft | 2024 MLB Draft, Round 1, Pick 4 by the Oakland Athletics |
| Current Team | Athletics |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
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| Weight | 240 lbs (108 kg) |
| Batting Style | Left |
| Throwing Style | Left |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Wake Forest University |
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Career
| College Team | Wake Forest Demon Deacons |
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| Professional Debut | MLB debut in 2025 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Selected fourth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft. | |
| 2. Played college baseball at Wake Forest before joining the Athletics. | |
| 3. Was rated the No. 1 prospect in the Athletics organization by MLB Pipeline before his MLB debut. | |
| 4. Reached the majors after only 32 minor league games. | |
| 5. Unanimously awarded the American League Rookie of the Year in 2025. | |
| 6. Recorded 86 home runs and 86 RBIs in 117 games during his 2025 season with an OPS of 1.002. |