Alejandro Kirk isn’t tall. His weight is a bit on the heavy side. He doesn’t walk off the bus looking like a big-time baseball player.
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But the Toronto Blue Jays‘ catcher could decide the World Series. He’s that talented, and he’s that important.
Kirk had a phenomenal 2025 season in every aspect.
At the plate, he batted .282 with 15 home runs, both big improvements from the last few seasons.
Behind the plate, he led MLB in blocks above average and ranked in the 98th percentile in framing. Kirk led every position player in Major League Baseball in the all-encompassing Fielding Run Value stat put out by Baseball Savant.
Sure, he’s slow, a 2nd-percentile sprint speed, but they don’t count on catchers for their wheels.
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Besides, at his size, Kirk isn’t meant to be fast. He’s meant to be a difference maker.
And if you’re looking for a guy to make a difference in this World Series that isn’t named Shohei Ohtani or Vladimir Guerrero Jr., don’t overlook the short, stout catcher from Mexico who plays for Toronto.
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How tall is Alejandro Kirk?
Alejandro Kirk is officially listed at 5-foot-8.
What does Alejandro Kirk weigh?
Alejandro Kirk’s weight is officially listed at 245 pounds.
Where is Alejandro Kirk from?
Alejandro Kirk hails from Tijuana, Mexico.
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Alejandro Kirk stats
Despite his size, Kirk is a two-time All Star and has won a Silver Slugger.
In 2025, he hit .282 with 18 doubles, 15 home runs and 76 RBI.
The homer and RBI totals were both career bests for Kirk, who also put up a .769 OPS.
He truly is one of the best catchers in baseball.