Well that wasn’t close. In runaway fashion the fanbase has elected first baseman Nick Kurtz as the overwhelming #2 prospect in the organization. Kurtz barely lost out on the top spot to shortstop Jacob Wilson so it’s little surprise that he takes the top spott his round. The slugging first baseman was only just added to the organization when they selected him fourth overall in the most recent MLB Draft and he looked like a man among boys in his limited exposure to pro ball. In just 50 plate appearances the left-handed hitter hit .368/.520/.763 with 4 long balls, demonstrating his natural hitting skills while already reaching Double-A, where he is expected to start the year but may not finish there.
Athletics’ Community Prospect List: Kurtz rus away with #2 honors
