Nick Kurtz entered pro baseball with one of the most polished bats in recent memory, and his rapid climb through the Athletics organization only strengthened the belief that he’s a future middle-of-the-order cornerstone. This 2025 Topps Finest Rookie Card has been professionally graded PSA 10 GEM MINT and carries the “Rare” designation within the Finest base hierarchy.

Already recognized as one of baseball’s premier young power hitters, Kurtz combines elite plate discipline with game-changing raw power, making his rookie cards a favorite among collectors looking for long-term upside.

Why collectors are chasing Nick Kurtz:

* PSA 10 GEM MINT—the hobby’s highest standard for condition.

* Features the “Rare” designation from the 2025 Topps Finest base hierarchy.

* Official Rookie Card (RC).

* Selected 4th overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, one of the highest-drafted college bats of his class.

* Starred at Wake Forest, where he shattered school records previously held by Brock Wilken and earned First-Team All-American honors.

* Reached the major leagues less than a year after being drafted, showcasing one of the fastest ascents in recent years.

* Known for an advanced approach at the plate, elite exit velocities, and the rare combination of plus power and exceptional strike-zone discipline.

* One of the centerpiece young stars expected to lead the Athletics into their next competitive window.

Unlike many sluggers, Kurtz is praised as much for his ability to control the strike zone as for his raw power—a profile that often translates well throughout a player’s career and keeps collectors invested.