Rookie Nick Kurtz needed just one plate appearance for his first major league hit and first RBI. Kurtz singled up the middle on a 1-2 pitch from Kumar Rocker in the first inning, scoring Shea Langeliers from second base and giving the Athletics a 3-0 lead against Texas.

Nine months after selecting him fourth overall in the MLB draft, the Athletics are calling up top prospect Nick Kurtz, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-5 first baseman has played only 32 professional games but easily played his way to the majors,