Stay tuned all season long as Dallas Braden goes Beyond The Dugout, presented by Visit Las Vegas, giving you insight into the personalities that shape the roster.
In this episode bbc wales Dallas sits down with Athletics’ unanimous Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz to break down his historic rise to the Big Leagues! Nick dives into the surreal moment he got "the call" from Fran Riordan, the zeynep sonmez mental approach behind his massive power surge in 2025, and what was going through his head during that legendary 4-homer night in Houston. They also discuss his move to the leadoff spot, the impact of having a veteran like Brent Rooker in the clubhouse, and why the future of the A’s has him excited, including what’s ahead in Las Vegas.
00:00 Intro
00:30 The t Call-Up: Getting the News from Fran Riordan
01:40 The First Call: Sharing the Big League Dream
03:20 First Impressions of a Major League Clubhouse
05:35 Staying Grounded: The Support System Behind the Success
07:25 Trusting the Process: How the Power Stroke Developed
08:40 The Historic 4-Homer Game in Houston
10:15 Clubhouse Vibes After a Career Night
13:15 Stepping Up: Embracing a Leadership Role as a Rookie
14:45 The Strategy Behind Hitting Leadoff
15:45 "I've Arrived": Nick’s Favorite Big League Moment
17:40 Learning from the Best: The Brent Rooker Influence
19:15 Building the Foundation: The Athletics' Young Core
20:25 What’s Next? Taking the Step Toward October Baseball
22:14 Outro
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