Athletics Nick Kurtz continues to walk his way into MLB history
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has a consecutive walk streak that has reached eight games, which ties him with seven-time MVP Barry Bonds.
Athletics Nick Kurtz continues to walk his way into MLB history originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . After Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz put together a fantastic rookie season, which included winning the Rookie of the Year award, Kurtz has gotten off to a slow start.
Through 28 games, Kurtz is hitting . 232 with a . 830 OPS and five home runs.
Despite his slow start, Kurtz has been getting on base at a high clip, with a . 415 on-base percentage and 31 walks (42 strikeouts). Kurtz’s ability to walk has not put him in elite company, including one Hall of Famer.
Nick Kurtz's consecutive walk streak for the Athletics has him join some elite company After recording another walk in the Athletics 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals , Kurtz extended his walk streak to 18 games. According to MLB’s Sara Langs, Kurtz is now tied with seven-time MVP and San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds, who had 18 in 2002. Nick Kurtz has drawn a walk in 18 consecutive games Most consecutive games with a walk in a single season since at least 1900: 1947 Roy Cullenbine: 22 1941 Ted Williams: 19 2026 Nick Kurtz: 18 *active 2002 Barry Bonds: 18 — Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) April 30, 2026 Kurtz is one walk behind Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams (19 in 1941) for second and four behind two-time All-Star Roy Cullenbine (22 in 1947) for the lead.