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Alejandro Kirk Named to His Second MLB All-Star Team

His breakout .301 batting average this season underscores the five-year extension Toronto awarded him in March

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a two RBI double against New York Yankees pitcher Will Warren (98) during first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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Overview

  • Kirk will join teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the All-Star Game on July 15 at Truist Park in Atlanta
  • He has hit seven home runs and driven in 41 runs this season, placing him among the top offensive catchers in MLB
  • The 26-year-old backstop leads his position in defensive runs saved, highlighting his elite work behind the plate
  • Kirk made his first All-Star appearance in 2022 after debuting in 2020 and has steadily increased his production each year
  • His emergence as a cornerstone catcher aligns with Toronto’s strategy of building through homegrown talent given the challenges of pursuing top free agents