History of Nick Kurtz in Timeline

Nicholas Jeffrey Kurtz, known as "Big Amish", is a professional baseball first baseman for the Athletics in MLB. He played college baseball at Wake Forest and was drafted by the Athletics in the first round of the 2024 MLB draft. He debuted in MLB in 2025. Kurtz is a rising talent in professional baseball.

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March 12, 2003: Nicholas Kurtz's Birth

On March 12, 2003, Nicholas Jeffrey Kurtz, nicknamed "Big Amish", was born.

2012: Logan Kurtz played baseball at Penn State Berks

In 2012, Nick Kurtz's older brother, Logan Kurtz, played collegiate baseball at Penn State Berks.

September 2013: Josh Donaldson wins Player of the Month

Josh Donaldson wins Player of the Month in September 2013.

2013: Logan Kurtz played baseball at Penn State Berks

In 2013, Nick Kurtz's older brother, Logan Kurtz, played collegiate baseball at Penn State Berks.

2015: Won Gold Medal

In 2015, Kurtz played for the USA 12U National Team and won a gold medal at the World Cup.

2015: Statcast Tracking

Statcast began tracking in 2015

2022: Freshman All-American

In 2022, as a freshman at Wake Forest, Kurtz was named a freshman All-American.

2023: First Team All-American

In 2023, as a sophomore, Kurtz was named a first team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

July 22, 2024: Signed with Oakland Athletics

On July 22, 2024, Kurtz signed with the Oakland Athletics, receiving a $7 million signing bonus and split the season between Single-A Stockton Ports and Double-A Midland RockHounds.

2024: Drafted by the Athletics

In 2024, Nick Kurtz was selected by the Athletics in the first round of the MLB draft after playing college baseball.

2024: Named Team Captain

In 2024, as a junior at Wake Forest, Kurtz was named team captain.

April 21, 2025: Promoted to Major Leagues

On April 21, 2025, Nick Kurtz was promoted to the major leagues for the first time after 32 games in the minor leagues.

July 25, 2025: Four Home Runs in a Game

On July 25, 2025, Kurtz became the first rookie in MLB history and the first Athletics player to hit four home runs in a game, tying the MLB record for total bases in a game with 19.