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Alejandro Kirk Ties Mexican Postseason HR Record as Blue Jays Face Dodgers in the World Series

A Tijuana-born catcher once doubted for his size is now Toronto’s World Series starter.

Overview

  • Kirk has five postseason home runs, matching Vinicio Castilla for the most by a Mexican player and equaling the all-time catcher mark for a single postseason.
  • The World Series between Toronto and Los Angeles remains undecided after four games, with Kirk maintaining a strong October for the Blue Jays.
  • He delivered three hits in Game 1, went 0-for-3 in Game 2, and added two hits in an 18-inning Game 3.
  • Kirk’s regular season included a .282 average with 15 home runs and 76 RBIs over 130 games, plus an All-Star selection.
  • Defensively he posted 16 runs saved, led MLB catchers with 21 blocks, and earned an American League Gold Glove nomination.