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Nick Kurtz Becomes First Rookie with Four-Homer Game

His 6-for-6 night with 19 total bases lifted Oakland to a 15-3 win over Houston, cementing his status as the AL Rookie of the Year favorite.

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 put in one of the best performances MLB has ever seen on Friday.
Jul 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Athletics designated hitter Nick Kurtz (16) hits his third home run of the game during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Jul 25, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) hits a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kurtz went 6-for-6 with four home runs, eight RBIs and six runs scored in Oakland’s 15-3 victory over the Houston Astros.
  • His 19 total bases tied Shawn Green’s modern-era record as the second player ever to collect four homers and six hits in a single game.
  • The 22-year-old slugged homers off four different pitchers—Ryan Gusto, Nick Hernandez, Kaleb Ort and Cooper Hummel—throughout the contest.
  • He extended his hitting streak to 12 games and raised his season total to 23 home runs, the most by an Athletics rookie since Yoenis Céspedes in 2012.
  • Kurtz’s historic performance has made him the clear favorite for American League Rookie of the Year and underscored his rapid rise since his April debut.