Nick Kurtz became the first rookie in baseball history to homer four times in a game as the Athletics beat the Astros for the second straight night.

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 on the team,

The Athletics selected Nick Kurtz with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, and after a total of 33 minor-league games, the 22-year old was called up to make his MLB debut. To say the first baseman has been impressive would be an understatement.

Rookie Nick Kurtz recorded his fourth career three-hit game while Luis Severino carried a shutout into the seventh inning as the visiting Athletics claimed a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday.

Mark DeRosa breaks down Nick Kurtz's quick ascension from a highly touted prosect to a Major League star with the Athletics