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The origin story of Kurtz's 'Big Amish' nickname
The Big Amish has taken over the baseball world. Heck, there’s already a Big Amish T-shirt that has been produced and was ...
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How former Manheim Township standout Nick Kurtz earned the nickname 'The Big Amish'
Nick Kurtz, 22 years old and 68 games into his major league career, has become a baseball sensation. The rookie first baseman ...
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Athletics' Nick Kurtz earns second consecutive AL Player of the Week honor
Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz won his second consecutive AL Player of the Week award, MLB announced Monday, to no ...
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'Big Amish' Kurtz churns new feat adding to A's lore
Nick Kurtz has jokingly and affectionately been given the nickname of "Big Amish" by his Athletics teammates. As a result, his celebration after a double or home run is unique from every other player ...
How Nick Kurtz Told Girlfriend Ally Eliea He Made the Majors
Kurtz keeps his family and girlfriend off Instagram, where he focuses on baseball photos. On the field, though, his ...
Seattle's 'Big Dumper' vs. A's 'Big Amish' as Mariners Head to Sacramento
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, or 'The Big Dumper' as he is affectionately named, hit his 40th home run of the season Saturday against the Los Angeles An ...
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Nick Kurtz, No. 4 overall draft pick last year, likely to make big ...
A first baseman from Wake Forest, Kurtz was selected fourth overall in last year's amateur draft and signed for a $7 million bonus. The A’s are expected to select his contract to the big league ...