2024 MLB draft: Oakland Athletics select Wake Forest first baseman Nick Kurtz as 4th overall pick.

The Oakland Athletics selected Wake Forest's first baseman Nick Kurtz as the 4th overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. The 21-year-old hit .306/.531/.763 in his junior season with the Demon Deacons and is a two-time member of the All-ACC first team. Though some fans raised concerns over the pronunciation of his name, the Athletics believe it's a great pick for their team.

July 15, 2024
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