Overview

• Nick Kurtz became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game on July 26, going deep in the second, sixth, eighth and ninth innings.
• He recorded a perfect 6-for-6 performance and matched the mark of 19 total bases first set by Shawn Green in 2002.
• Kurtz homered off four different Houston pitchers at Daikin Park, highlighting the rarity of his achievement.
• His eight RBIs and six runs scored powered Oakland’s decisive 15-3 victory over the Astros.
• Since his April debut, Kurtz has emerged as a breakout talent with 23 homers in 66 games and leading the majors in multiple July batting categories.