Kristy McNichol-born Christina Ann McNichol in Los Angeles on September 11, 1962-hit it big as Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence on ABC's Family. The show ran from 1976 to 1980, and McNichol was just 13 when she landed the role. And right from the start, there was something about her performance that made people stop and take notice.

The 22-year-old rookie sensation was selected fourth overall by the Athletics just over a year ago in the 2024 MLB Draft. Kurtz was called up to the major leagues quickly due to his exceptional performance in the minor leagues and his advanced offensive approach, leading to the Athletics believing in his success at the major-league level.

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game, doing so in a 15-3 victory over the Astros. He also had six hits and 19 total bases.