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Why is MLB rookie Nick Kurtz called ‘The Big Amish?’
Athletics first baseman and rookie sensation Nick Kurtz became the first MLB player ever to hit four homers in one game, and many may not know where his famous moniker “The Big Amish” comes from. On Friday,
One night after a performance for the ages from Nick Kurtz, all eyes were on the Athletics rookie first baseman Saturday night to see what he might have in store for an encore.
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Nick Kurtz just had a wild game as a rookie for the Athletics. In fact, he made history. "20th 4-HR game in history," proclaimed MLB.com on X. "First rookie with 4-HR game. Ties MLB record for most total bases (since 1900) with 19.
It turns out that tying the Major League record with 19 total bases in a game and then getting on base another three times the next day can take its toll on the body.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/athletics as Nick Kurtz is Charging His Way to Being Baseball's Best First Baseman.
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