Nick Kurtz Makes MLB Rookie Home Run History

Oakland Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz made history on July 25, 2025, by becoming the first rookie to hit four home runs in a single game, going 6-for-6 with a double, eight RBIs, and six runs scored in a 15-3 win over the Houston Astros. Kurtz tied the MLB record with 19 total bases and became the first American League player since 2012 to achieve a four-homer game. The 22-year-old, drafted fourth overall last year, now has 23 home runs, 59 RBIs, and a .305 average through 66 games. Kurtz's performance also extended his hitting streak to 12 games, during which he has hit nine home runs. Only 20 players in MLB history have hit four home runs in a game, with Kurtz standing alone as the only rookie to do so. The Athletics, despite a difficult season, celebrated a rare and historic win.