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While the Athletics have not been a team to talk about over the years, things are starting to change. The foundation is being laid in place, and the club has some promising young stars.

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Nick Kurtz was the talk of the town last season, stepping up as a rookie and delivering big for the offense. Across 117 games, he hit .290/.383/.619 with 36 home runs and 86 runs batted in. However, he was not the only one clearing the fences.

Jacob Wilson, Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, and Lawrence Butler were part of the crew that helped the A’s hit 219 home runs last season. Now, they are looking for more.

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MLB analyst makes a bold claim about the Athletics’ offensive ceiling

A’s fans haven’t been this excited for a season to start in quite some time. They have a product on the field that they can enjoy, even if they aren’t expected to be World Series contenders just yet.

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However, with their offensive firepower, MLB.com’s Jared Greenspan believes they have what it takes to compete with any team in the league.

“The Athletics have stockpiled an elite collection of young hitters, headlined by slugging first baseman Nick Kurtz, who put up numbers we haven’t seen since Barry Bonds en route to winning the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year Award. But this isn’t just about Kurtz. Last season, only six teams hit more home runs than the A’s, with Brent Rooker, Shea Langelier, and Tyler Soderstrom all hitting at least 29 long balls. Add in an encore from Jacob Wilson — who started the All-Star game as a rookie — and a rebound from Lawrence Butler, and this team will have the offensive firepower to compete with anyone.”

What will really hinge on the team’s success this upcoming season is the pitching staff. If the starters and bullpen can keep the opposing runs down, then this offense surely has enough to keep opposing pitchers worried.

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