Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Hits Historic Four Home Runs Against Astros, Including Two Walk-Offs This Week

Nick Kurtz, a rookie for the Oakland Athletics, has made headlines in Major League Baseball with a series of remarkable performances. In mid-June 2025, Kurtz hit a 447-foot walk-off home run, marking his second walk-off homer within a week. He homered in two consecutive games and had a total of seven home runs for the season at that time. On July 25, 2025, Kurtz achieved a historic milestone by hitting four home runs in a single game against the Houston Astros, becoming the first rookie in MLB history to do so. This feat tied the major league record for most home runs in one game. His performance has drawn widespread attention and acclaim, highlighting him as a rising star for the Athletics.