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Nick Kurtz smiling as he trots off the field. The Athletics first baseman unanimously became the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year, he learned Monday night.

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Athletics First Baseman Nick Kurtz Is Unanimous AL Rookie of the Year

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
November 10, 2025

Oakland Athletics

Nick Kurtz Unanimously Wins AL Rookie of the Year Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz added another trophy to his quickly growing case Monday night: AL Rookie of the Year. Of surprise to few, if anyone, the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announced Kurtz as the unanimous 2025 winner. He is the second player from […]

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics hitting a homer. Kurtz is a 2025 Silver Slugger.

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Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins AL Silver Slugger

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
November 7, 2025

Oakland Athletics

Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins Silver Slugger A dream rookie season for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz gained another jewel Friday night, as he became the only rookie to win a 2025 Silver Slugger Award. This marks the fourth time an Athletics first baseman won the Silver Slugger Award, which was established in 1980. Kurtz […]