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Nick Kurtz Makes History as A's First Rookie Player of the Week

7/23/2025

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Nick Kurtz, the 22-year-old sensation for the Oakland Athletics, has made history by being named AL Player of the Week—the first A's rookie to achieve this since 2012. With a remarkable .348 batting average and 18 home runs in just 61 games, Kurtz is proving to be a formidable force on the field after being selected fourth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.

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Nick Kurtz, the 22-year-old sensation for the Oakland Athletics, has made history by being named AL Player of the Week—the first A's rookie to achieve this since 2012. With a remarkable .348 batting average and 18 home runs in just 61 games, Kurtz is proving to be a formidable force on the field after being selected fourth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.