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Nick Kurtz Records Four Homers and Six Hits to Tie MLB Total Bases Record

His six-hit night in Houston cements him as the leading candidate for American League Rookie of the Year.

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 became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game.
  • He went 6-for-6 with a single, double and four homers, totaling 19 bases in Oakland’s 15-3 win at Daikin Park.
  • His homers came off starter Ryan Gusto and relievers Nick Hernandez, Kaleb Ort and position player Cooper Hummel.
  • At 22 years, 135 days old, he is the youngest player ever to club four homers in one game and only the 20th overall.
  • Since debuting on April 23, the 2024 fourth overall pick has compiled 38 extra-base hits through 65 games, bolstering his Rookie of the Year case.