Rookie Phenom Nick Kurtz Blasts Four Homers, Rewrites MLB Record Books
Rookie Phenom Nick Kurtz Blasts Four Homers, Rewrites MLB Record Books
In a truly electrifying performance that will be etched into baseball history, Oakland Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz blasted an astonishing four home runs during Friday night’s game against the Houston Astros. The 22-year-old slugger not only became the first rookie in Major League Baseball history to achieve the rare feat but also tied the MLB record for total bases in a single game with an incredible 19.
Kurtz’s monumental night saw him go a perfect 6-for-6, adding a double and a single to his quartet of long balls. His power display included homers in the second, sixth, eighth, and ninth innings, culminating in his record-breaking fourth off a position player pitching for the Astros. “It’s arguably the best game I’ve ever watched from a single player,” remarked Athletics manager Mark Kotsay, reflecting the awe shared by fans and teammates alike.
This historic outing, witnessed by his parents and godparents, marks the 20th four-homer game in MLB history and makes Kurtz the youngest player ever to accomplish it. Beyond his record-setting night, Kurtz has been on an absolute tear in July, leading the majors in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, runs, doubles, homers, and RBIs. With baseballs from his final two homers destined for the Baseball Hall of Fame, Kurtz’s unforgettable performance solidifies his place as one of baseball’s most exciting rising stars.
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