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Elephant Rumblings: Kurtz smashes first spring dinger

Related Topics: Tommy Henry

Happy Monday, Athletics Nation!

A’s No. 2 prospect Nick Kurtz provided the first dramatic display of his much-heralded power in Spring Training on Saturday.

Nick Kurtz BOMB pic.twitter.com/Hfw2f7AsUT

— A's on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) March 8, 2025

Kurtz absolutely tattooed a slider from Diamondbacks righty Tommy Henry; there was no need for this one to sneak over a corner wall.

Nick Kurtz just smoked a 444 ft solo shot to straightaway center field. 110.3 mph exit velo.

— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) March 8, 2025

Kurz’s homer was actually his first extra base hit in preseason play so far.