Kurtz didn’t make an out all night. He became the first rookie in major league history to hit four home runs in a game and matched the MLB record for total bases with 19. “It’s arguably the best game I’ve ever watched from a single player,” Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said. “This kid continues to have jaw-dropping moments.”

On June 18, we ran a Rookie of the Year watch and there was an Athletics' rookie lapping the AL field. Shortstop Jacob Wilson had -1000 odds (meaning he was such a favorite that you'd have to bet $1000 to win $100).

Last July, Nick Kurtz was selected fourth overall by the Athletics in the 2024 MLB Draft.