Official Nick Kurtz Thread. - Page 8

Big35Hurt · 08-20-2025, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by elontusk1119

this kid is insane. legit can be the next Judge

Nick Kurtz now has higher BA (.313) than teammate Jacob Wilson (.312). Hit for power and average, slashing .313/.397/.645 with an 181 wRC+.

He's good but to say he can be the next Judge is a bit premature at this point.

Bosoxfan5990 · 08-20-2025, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

He's good but to say he can be the next Judge is a bit premature at this point.

PCA was the NL MVP.

Big35Hurt · 08-20-2025, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

PCA was the NL MVP.

Not sure who all said that, but it wasn't me.

elontusk1119 · 08-20-2025, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Big35Hurt

He's good but to say he can be the next Judge is a bit premature at this point.

You are right. Kurtz is athletic Judge with speed and defense.

Big35Hurt · 08-20-2025, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by elontusk1119

You are right. Kurtz is athletic Judge with speed and defense.

I hope he puts up Judge like numbers. He will be fun to watch over the next 10-15 years that's for sure.

Houseofcard · 08-20-2025, 07:32 PM

I still firmly believe he'll have a jim Thome career to me he just looks and swings like Thome

Tequila7 · 08-20-2025, 08:23 PM

Thats the fun of it all.....hes performing at top levels 3 years before Judge even sniffed mlb....has a great attitude, good looking....im all in

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premium1981 · 08-21-2025, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tequila7

.has a great attitude, good looking....im all in

Are we talking about playing baseball, or are you thinking about asking him out?

JohnnyHatesJazz · 08-21-2025, 06:33 AM

Love look what you have you done to me…I never thought I’d fall again so easily.

winstead · 08-21-2025, 02:13 PM

26!

1.051 OPS

Judge 1.129
Kurtz 1.051
Ohtani 1.018
Schwarber .957
Raleigh .944

JohnnyHatesJazz · 08-21-2025, 02:24 PM

The Big Kurtz Strikes again!

premium1981 · 08-21-2025, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by winstead

26!

1.051 OPS

Judge 1.129
Kurtz 1.051
Ohtani 1.018
Schwarber .957
Raleigh .944

That is legit nuts.

elontusk1119 · 08-25-2025, 11:56 PM

On his day off, Kurtz came off the bench to hit his 27th HR.

The only players this season with a .300+ AVG and a 1.000+ OPS (min. 350 PA): Aaron Judge, Nick Kurtz

Mattsurewood · 09-10-2025, 06:42 PM

Home run number 30 today!
I’ve been picking up a few Nicks:

Optic /35:

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Onepocketj · 09-10-2025, 07:19 PM

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Home run number 30 today!
I’ve been picking up a few Nicks:

Optic /35:

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Very nice! That green auto looks awesome with the team colors

livfreely · 09-10-2025, 07:20 PM

That’s what I was going to say. Finally a Green color match! Mighty purty

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JohnnyHatesJazz · 09-10-2025, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattsurewood

Home run number 30 today!
I’ve been picking up a few Nicks:

Optic /35:

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Beautiful!

mfw13 · 09-10-2025, 08:36 PM

After watching guys like Rhys Hoskins and Pete Alonso rip the cover off the ball their first year and then fade, I'll reserve judgment until I see him do it again next year.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 09-10-2025, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

After watching guys like Rhys Hoskins and Pete Alonso rip the cover off the ball their first year and then fade, I'll reserve judgment until I see him do it again next year.

I can definitely sympathize with your reluctance to believe, but I’ll just say this: Alonso hit .260 his first season with a career high of .271, Hoskins hit .246 his first full season and with a full season career high of .247. Nick Kurtz is currently hitting .300. I think Kurtz is a more competent hitter than Alonso or Hoskins.

BabaORiley · 09-10-2025, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

I can definitely sympathize with your reluctance to believe, but I’ll just say this: Alonso hit .260 his first season with a career high of .271, Hoskins hit .246 his first full season and with a full season career high of .247. Nick Kurtz is currently hitting .300. I think Kurtz is a more competent hitter than Alonso or Hoskins.

...and neither of them sniffed the bigs until 24. Kurtz will still be 22 when ST starts next year.

Tequila7 · 09-11-2025, 04:55 AM

Can anyone think of a power hitter who hit majority of homers to opposite field? Judge comes to mind but even he isnt as drastic as Kurtz. Ability to wait and pull the switch is amazing.

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mfw13 · 09-11-2025, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

I can definitely sympathize with your reluctance to believe, but I’ll just say this: Alonso hit .260 his first season with a career high of .271, Hoskins hit .246 his first full season and with a full season career high of .247. Nick Kurtz is currently hitting .300. I think Kurtz is a more competent hitter than Alonso or Hoskins.

I think you're probably right.

But a lot of young players struggle once the league stops throwing them fastballs and develops a strategy to exploit their weaknesses.

And given that Kurtz has only a couple of cards to date, it's not a hard choice to wait 12 months until he has more cards and buy some then.

green4407 · 09-11-2025, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tequila7

Can anyone think of a power hitter who hit majority of homers to opposite field? Judge comes to mind but even he isnt as drastic as Kurtz. Ability to wait and pull the switch is amazing.

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johnlocke36 · 09-11-2025, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tequila7

Can anyone think of a power hitter who hit majority of homers to opposite field? Judge comes to mind but even he isnt as drastic as Kurtz. Ability to wait and pull the switch is amazing.

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elontusk1119 · 09-11-2025, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tequila7

Can anyone think of a power hitter who hit majority of homers to opposite field? Judge comes to mind but even he isnt as drastic as Kurtz. Ability to wait and pull the switch is amazing.

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08-21-2025, 02:24 PM	#186
JohnnyHatesJazz Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 7,460	The Big Kurtz Strikes again! __________________ "If you can't handle the Patriots dynastic resurgence, call 1-800-YOU-LOSE and I will be more than happy to help you free of charge. Because I'm a NICE GUY." *Captain Of The Mayeflower*

08-20-2025, 07:32 PM	#181
Houseofcard Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 13	I still firmly believe he'll have a jim Thome career to me he just looks and swings like Thome

08-20-2025, 08:23 PM	#182
Tequila7 Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 96	Thats the fun of it all.....hes performing at top levels 3 years before Judge even sniffed mlb....has a great attitude, good looking....im all in Sent from my SM-A546V using Tapatalk

08-21-2025, 02:13 PM	#185
winstead Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Posts: 37	26! 1.051 OPS Judge 1.129 Kurtz 1.051 Ohtani 1.018 Schwarber .957 Raleigh .944

08-25-2025, 11:56 PM	#188
elontusk1119 Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 487	On his day off, Kurtz came off the bench to hit his 27th HR. The only players this season with a .300+ AVG and a 1.000+ OPS (min. 350 PA): Aaron Judge, Nick Kurtz

09-10-2025, 06:42 PM	#189
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09-10-2025, 07:20 PM	#191
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09-10-2025, 08:36 PM	#193
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,627	After watching guys like Rhys Hoskins and Pete Alonso rip the cover off the ball their first year and then fade, I'll reserve judgment until I see him do it again next year.

09-11-2025, 04:55 AM	#196
Tequila7 Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 96	Can anyone think of a power hitter who hit majority of homers to opposite field? Judge comes to mind but even he isnt as drastic as Kurtz. Ability to wait and pull the switch is amazing. Sent from my SM-A546V using Tapatalk