On June 18, we ran a Rookie of the Year watch and there was an Athletics' rookie lapping the AL field. Shortstop Jacob Wilson had -1000 odds (meaning he was such a favorite that you'd have to bet $1000 to win $100).

Kurtz became the 20th player and first rookie in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a game.

Coming off of a historic game on Friday night in which he became the first Major League Baseball rookie to hit four home runs, the general public has been introduced to Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz. This is following the 22-year-old Kurtz being named the AL Player of the Week. The betting market has taken notice as well.