A's Kurtz named unanimous AL Rookie of the Year

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz was named 2025 American League Rookie of the Year on Monday after receiving all 30 first-place votes from members of the BBWAA.

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson finished second, while Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony came in third.

It's the ninth time in MLB history that teammates finished first and second in Rookie of the Year voting.

The 22-year-old Kurtz enjoyed an incredible rookie season, slashing .290/.383/.619 with 36 home runs, 26 doubles, 86 RBIs, and a 1.002 OPS across 117 games. He also led all MLB rookies in runs, homers, RBIs, walks, slugging, OPS, and fWAR.

"It's a great ending to the first year," Kurtz told MLB Network.

Kurtz, the No. 4 pick in the 2024 draft, becomes the ninth Rookie of the Year in franchise history. He's the franchise's first winner since Andrew Bailey in 2009. Kurtz was also named the AL's Silver Slugger winner at first base earlier this month.