Athletics' Nick Kurtz walking way to MLB record
The Athletics' 23-year-old first baseman matched a mark held by Barry Bonds.
Athletics' Nick Kurtz walking way to MLB record originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Nick Kurtz walked up to a milestone possessed by Barry Bonds.
The Athletics ' slugger earned a seventh-inning walk against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night, marking the 20th consecutive game he was credited with at least one walk . Kurtz, who recorded a franchise mark , matched Bonds' effort for the second-longest streak in MLB history. Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and first baseman Roy Cullenbine walked in 22 straight games in 1947, establishing the league's all-time longest streak.
Kurtz, the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year, clubbed 36 homers in 117 games last season. He displayed power as a freshman and patience as a sophomore. Athletics' Nick Kurtz chasing MLB walks record Kurtz entered Friday's 8-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park, batting .
245 with five home runs and 15 RBI. His production may be down, but his on-base percentage of . 424 is 41 points higher than last season.