The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of recognizable stars, but one of their most valuable players is quietly putting together an outstanding stretch in MLB.
Alejandro Kirk has been one of the best offensive catchers in baseball since the All-Star break, and his numbers make a compelling case that he deserves far more attention.
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Aug 18, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) rounds third base to score a run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Among qualified catchers since July 17, Kirk ranks first with a .361 batting average, .439 on-base percentage and .969 OPS. His .530 slugging percentage ranks second, while his .350 xwOBA ranks third.
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Alejandro Kirk has been one of the best offensive catchers in baseball since the All-Star break, and his numbers make a compelling case that he deserves far more attention.
MORE: Astros call up top prospect, make multiple changes to rotation
Aug 18, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) rounds third base to score a run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Among qualified catchers since July 17, Kirk ranks first with a .361 batting average, .439 on-base percentage and .969 OPS. His .530 slugging percentage ranks second, while his .350 xwOBA ranks third.
#ranks #make
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