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
11/11/2025
Nick Kurtz was unanimously named the 2025 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year after a dominant debut season with the Athletics. He became the first Athletics position player to win the award since Bobby Crosby in 2004 and also finished among the league leaders in home runs and RBIs.
06/11/2025
Nick Kurtz was selected as Baseball Digest's 2025 American League Rookie of the Year. The honor reflected his historic rookie campaign, highlighted by becoming the youngest player in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game during the 2025 season.
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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. |