Nick Kurtz, the fourth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, officially signed with the A’s on Monday afternoon
Oakland Athletic’s Nick Kurtz prepares to take batting practice before their MLB game against the Houston Astros at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, July 22, 2024. Kurtz was the fourth-overall MLB draft pick and signed with the A’s for $7 million dollars. OAKLAND — As Nick Kurtz prepared to take his first swings at the Oakland Coliseum, outfielder Lawrence Butler offered a suggestion to the awaiting media contingent standing on the third-base warning track.
In three seasons at Wake Forest, the 6’5”, 240-pound first baseman had a career .333/.510/.725 slash line, clubbing 61 home runs and totaling 182 RBIs over 164 games. An incredibly patient hitter, Kurtz set the program records for single-season walks and career walks . With a combination of patience, power and above-average defense, Oakland’s scouting director Eric Kubota had no problem comparing Kurtz to former A’s first baseman Matt Olson on draft day.
Prior to taking batting practice, Kurtz had an opportunity to chat with shortstop Jacob Wilson, Oakland’s first selection in last year’s draft . Wilson spent just a little over a year in pro ball before making his“It’s awesome to be able to see that if I put in the work and I perform the way I’m supposed to and the way I think I will,” Kurtz said, “there’s a good chance that I could be up here fast.
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