The Athletics have a pair of amazing rookies on their roster, and unfortunately they both can't win American League Rookie of the Year.

Nick Kurtz, American professional first base man, created history by hitting 4 homers and 19 total bases in a single game. Kurtz's achievement tied the MLB records made by legendary Shawn Green

When Nick Kurtz stepped to the plate for his sixth at-bat against the Houston Astros on Sunday, he had already made history. By the time he returned to the dugout, he had authored one of the greatest offensive performances the game had ever seen — and potentially raised uncomfortable questions for the Guardians’ front office.

Nick Kurtz’s walk-off homer lifts the Athletics over the Astros, extending Oakland’s win streak to four with a clutch blast.

A photo of Nick Kurtz is shown on the large video board after the Oakland Athletics selected Kurtz fourth in the first round of the MLB baseball draft in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Last summer, the A's selected Wake Forest product Nick Kurtz with the fourth overall pick. Kurtz was one of the best bats available in the MLB Draft, as in his three-year college career, he never ...