The Athletics ' season will end with the team near the bottom of the American League West. Despite finishing with another sub-.500 record, Mark Kotsay's team can walk away feeling good. The team's young talent has stood out, including AL Rookie of the Year candidates Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz. The latter hit a major milestone with a home run against the Boston Red Sox.

Kurtz is one of the best young hitters that Major League Baseball has to offer. He has had some excellent games for the Athletics, including one of the best individual performances in league history . Kurtz is a different kind of hitter than Wilson is, but the first baseman has set himself apart thanks to a red-hot second half of the season. He kept it going in a big game against Boston.

Kurtz stepped in against Pa

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