Facing Major League pitching is as difficult as it’s ever been, and the adjustment that hitters face coming from the Minors is a difficult one. But you wouldn’t know it by looking at what Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Braves catcher Drake Baldwin accomplished in 2025.

Star Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz was named Baseball America’s MLB Rookie of the Year on Wednesday, the sports publication announced to Chris Townsend on “A’s Cast,” further solidifying Big Amish’s unreal introduction to the big leagues.

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Each year, certain rookies make their mark in a way that merits special acknowledgment during awards season. While there are certainly many rookies who had individual games, months or other stretches over which they performed well this past season,

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