Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz delivers an RBI single in his MLB debut against the Rangers
- The Athletics plan to call up Nick Kurtz, one of their top hitting prospects, to the major league team this week.
- Kurtz, age 22, started this season in Triple-A after being an overall selection in last year's MLB draft.
- Kurtz played 20 games for the Las Vegas Aviators and has shown an ability to draw walks and hit for power.
- In Triple-A, Kurtz batted.321 and had seven home runs, also posting a 1.040 OPS, contributing to his rapid advancement.
- Kurtz will be the third player from the 2024 draft to debut, potentially rotating at first base, DH, and left field.
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Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz delivers an RBI single in his MLB debut against the Rangers
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Rookie Nick Kurtz needed just one plate appearance for his first major league hit and RBI.

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