Official Nick Kurtz Thread.

JohnnyHatesJazz · 04-14-2025, 12:38 AM

He should be up soon. This guy can flat out rake.

And no he’s not blocked. Just move Rooker to the outfield.

theshowandme · 04-14-2025, 07:12 AM

The guy hits nukes in MLB the Show 25

premium1981 · 04-14-2025, 07:15 AM

If Kurtz hit 74 HR for the A's in a minor league stadium would the baseball world accept that number as a record? Halfway kidding of course, but he is going to hit a lot of dingers in that stadium. A lot.

YouTheManNick · 04-14-2025, 09:44 AM

Always exciting to see a guy named Nick doing work.

JohnnyHatesJazz · 04-14-2025, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by premium1981

If Kurtz hit 74 HR for the A's in a minor league stadium would the baseball world accept that number as a record? Halfway kidding of course, but he is going to hit a lot of dingers in that stadium. A lot.

My body's ready. My wallet is not.

JRX · 04-14-2025, 09:52 AM

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My body's ready. My wallet is not.

It would be the most As thing ever if they kept him down all year and he hit 74hr.

JohnnyHatesJazz · 04-14-2025, 09:57 AM

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It would be the most As thing ever if they kept him down all year and he hit 74hr.

That would be one of those cool/not cool deals.

I need a flagship rookie ASAP.

Siberian13 · 04-16-2025, 05:47 PM

Hope they call him up. Stashed him in fantasy. Strikeouts are concerning but that’s baseball these days.

JAM061200 · 04-21-2025, 03:44 PM

Getting called up!!!

JohnnyHatesJazz · 04-21-2025, 04:32 PM

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Getting called up!!!

You love to see it!!!

The Big Kurtz is in The Show!

elontusk1119 · 04-21-2025, 04:50 PM

among all the young A's who has the highest potential:

Lawrence Butler
Jacob Wilson
Tyler Soderstrom
Nick Kurtz

?

StankyFire · 04-21-2025, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by elontusk1119

among all the young A's who has the highest potential:

Lawrence Butler
Jacob Wilson
Tyler Soderstrom
Nick Kurtz

?

Great question I’d go with Butler but who knows. Fun young group!

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BabaORiley · 04-21-2025, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by elontusk1119

among all the young A's who has the highest potential:

Lawrence Butler
Jacob Wilson
Tyler Soderstrom
Nick Kurtz

?

Much of the focus on responses to this question will be a Butler vs. Kurtz argument but worth noting that Jacob Wilson's 80% outcome probably involves a couple batting titles and Tyler Soderstrom is obviously having a moment.

That's a really solid core of young guys. Fun time to be an A's fan, i'd imagine.

okumeister · 04-22-2025, 12:32 AM

Who is getting benched and/or optioned after the call up?
Kurtz goes to 1st base, Soderstrom to DH, and one of OF/DH guy gets replaced?

JWBlue · 04-22-2025, 12:59 PM

NBC Sports California reportedly advised A’s play-by-play announcers to pause between ‘Nick’ and ‘Kurtz’ when referring to the newly called-up prospect during broadcasts in order to avoid any unfortunate mishaps, per @sacbee_news

JohnnyHatesJazz · 04-22-2025, 01:19 PM

You have got to be kidding me.

I'm surprised they didn't just demand they call him Nikolai Kurtz or Nicholas Kurtz.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 04-22-2025, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

NBC Sports California reportedly advised A’s play-by-play announcers to pause between ‘Nick’ and ‘Kurtz’ when referring to the newly called-up prospect during broadcasts in order to avoid any unfortunate mishaps, per @sacbee_news

Reminds me of the “Hey, Dinger!” incident in Colorado.

Hollywood42 · 04-22-2025, 01:25 PM

This is negative surprising, and it's not hard to understand why. Did you ever hear how carefully someone would announce when Buck Farmer was entering a game?

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You have got to be kidding me.

I'm surprised they didn't just demand they call him Nikolai Kurtz or Nicholas Kurtz.

Good luck to Mr. Kurtz! Always fun when hyped guys are coming up, and cool that more and more picks are reaching the bigs so soon after being drafted

Jaypers · 04-22-2025, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

NBC Sports California reportedly advised A’s play-by-play announcers to pause between ‘Nick’ and ‘Kurtz’ when referring to the newly called-up prospect during broadcasts in order to avoid any unfortunate mishaps, per @sacbee_news

Rusty would be proud.

JohnnyHatesJazz · 04-22-2025, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood42

This is negative surprising, and it's not hard to understand why. Did you ever hear how carefully someone would announce when Buck Farmer was entering a game?

Good luck to Mr. Kurtz! Always fun when hyped guys are coming up, and cool that more and more picks are reaching the bigs so soon after being drafted

Anybody with a pea sized brain knows they’re referencing his name. This is an overreach to say the least.

JAM061200 · 04-22-2025, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

NBC Sports California reportedly advised A’s play-by-play announcers to pause between ‘Nick’ and ‘Kurtz’ when referring to the newly called-up prospect during broadcasts in order to avoid any unfortunate mishaps, per @sacbee_news

Isn't this a Ray William Johnson from Youtube prank? I think Nick Gurrs was the name he used. Ridiculous either way. Just call him Kurtz if that'll stop everyone from crying about it and blame the announcers for racism.

JWBlue · 04-22-2025, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by okumeister

Who is getting benched and/or optioned after the call up?
Kurtz goes to 1st base, Soderstrom to DH, and one of OF/DH guy gets replaced?

Manger said Soderstrom will get some play in the outfield.

Hollywood42 · 04-22-2025, 03:16 PM

It's not that deep. If you can avoid even the possible perception of saying a racial slur on a broadcast, why would you not? Lol. It's no different than trying to avoid Buck Farmer. You guys are far more worked up about this than anyone else

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Anybody with a pea sized brain knows they’re referencing his name. This is an overreach to say the least.

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Originally Posted by JAM061200

Isn't this a Ray William Johnson from Youtube prank? I think Nick Gurrs was the name he used. Ridiculous either way. Just call him Kurtz if that'll stop everyone from crying about it and blame the announcers for racism.

winstead · 04-22-2025, 03:16 PM

Does anyone know which series he'll be included in (i.e S2, Chrome, Update)...?

premium1981 · 04-22-2025, 03:32 PM

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Does anyone know which series he'll be included in (i.e S2, Chrome, Update)...?

Update is my guess with how Topps does things.

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winstead Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Posts: 37	Does anyone know which series he'll be included in (i.e S2, Chrome, Update)...?