Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz honored by West Sacramento, Sacramento mayors
By KCRA Staff
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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) — Athletics standout Nick Kurtz was recognized in West Sacramento on Tuesday for winning the American League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award, a major league honor celebrating the most outstanding first-year player.
West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero and Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty both spoke at the ceremony. Guerrero highlighted Kurtz as an example of the talent, discipline, and competitive spirit that define the next generation of baseball.
“As a rookie, you didn’t just meet expectations, you exceeded them,” Guerrero said. “You played with confidence, consistency, and composure well beyond your years. And you set a standard that inspires teammates, fans and especially young athletes here.”
The city of West Sacramento also declared it Nick Kurtz Day in his honor.
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