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Nick Kurtz Joins A's 'Bash Brothers' with 30th Home Run

9/14/2025

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Nick Kurtz of the Oakland Athletics has made history by hitting his 30th home run in his rookie season, joining the "Bash Brothers" club.
He is the third A's player to reach this milestone, following Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire.
Kurtz achieved this in just 102 games, demonstrating an impressive home run pace.
He has hit six home runs against left-handed pitchers this season.
One more home run will tie him with Ted Williams and Tim Salmon for rookie season totals.

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Nick Kurtz of the Oakland Athletics has made history by hitting his 30th home run in his rookie season, joining the "Bash Brothers" club.
He is the third A's player to reach this milestone, following Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire.
Kurtz achieved this in just 102 games, demonstrating an impressive home run pace.
He has hit six home runs against left-handed pitchers this season.
One more home run will tie him with Ted Williams and Tim Salmon for rookie season totals.