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After just 32 Minor League games, A’s prospect to make MLB debut

Nine months after selecting him fourth overall in the MLB draft, the Athletics are calling up top prospect Nick Kurtz, according to multiple reports.

The 6-foot-5 first baseman has played only 32 professional games but easily played his way to the majors, hitting 11 home runs with 37 RBI and a .336 average across three levels since being drafted. A slugger at Wake Forest, Kurtz was long in the conversation for the first overall pick in the 2024 draft, ultimately falling to the then-Oakland Athletics at No. 4.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay will have find creative ways to get Kurtz in the lineup, with current first baseman Tyler Soderstrom leading the majors with nine homers entering Tuesday. Designated hitter Brent Rooker, who won the Silver Slugger last year hitting 39 HR with 112 RBI, has experience in the outfield corners – but only played the field 14 times last season.

Playing their home games in West Sacramento until their new home is ready in Las Vegas, the Athletics are 10-12 entering Tuesday. Now adding one of the premier power hitters in the minor leagues, the A’s already rank seventh in home runs.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson may be the early favorite for Rookie of the Year, batting .354 in 82 at-bats so far, but his new teammate Kurtz could join the conversation immediately.

Nick Kurtz stats

Kurtz made his pro debut in 2024, , batting .368 with four homers and 13 RBI in 12 games at Classes A and AA. He played in the 2024 Arizona Fall League, batting .353 with seven extra-base hits and 11 RBI in 13 games for Mesa.

In 20 games with Triple-A Las Vegas to begin the 2025 season, Kurtz hit seven home runs with 24 RBI and a 1.040 OPS.

Nick Kurtz prospect rankings

  • MLB.com: No. 35 overall
  • Baseball America: No. 32
  • Baseball Prospectus: No. 33

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