Alejandro Kirk is a Mexican professional Major League Baseball player, who plays the position of a catcher and designated hitter. Currently, he is signed to the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.
Kirk was born on November 6, 1998, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Kirk began playing baseball at the age of three and was later trained by his father, who was also his Little League coach. He signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2016 and started playing under the organization in 2017. Kirk participated in the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays and made his professional baseball career debut as a rookie. He kept playing in the Minor Leagues till the 2020 season. Kirk was finally called up by the Toronto Blue Jays in September 2020 and made his Major League debut that season. He has been playing with the same team ever since.
The catcher made it to the All-Star team in 2022 and won the Silver Slugger award in the same year as well.
Alejandro Kirk’s Height
Alejandro Kirk stands at 1.73 meters which if converted into feet would be approximately 5 feet and eight inches. Accordingly, the catcher’s weight is 245 lbs which is about 111 kgs. His overall build helps him be a good catcher and his weight contributes to his hitting prowess.
Kirk has been criticized often for not having the typical athlete body. His shorter stature is atypical of a baseball player and has garnered many raised eyebrows. However, the catcher has shown that he doesn't lack in skills whatsoever. Currently, Kirk is the shortest catcher in Major League Baseball.
The Blue Jay Rays’ catcher also has amazing stats to back up the claim that he is one of the best catchers in the Major Leagues right now. His stats as of December 2023 are: 116 runs ,1031 At-Bats, 276 hits and 133 RBIs. Kirk’s batting average is .268, his OPB is .352 and his OPS is .754 ( note: these stats are only of career regular season and does not include any stats from postseason).
Alejandro Kirk’s Other Physical Attributes
Alejandro Kirk's other physical attributes are shown below in a table.
| Name | Alejandro Kirk |
| Date of Birth | November 6, 1998 |
| Birthplace | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Age | 25 years old (as of December 2023) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 5’8” (1.73 meters) |
| Weight | 245 lbs ( 111 kgs) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Position | Catcher |
FAQs
A. Alejandro Kirk’s salary in the year 2023 was estimated to be $767,300.
A. Alejandro Kirk is of Mexican descent. He was born in Tijuana, Mexico.
A. Alejandro Kirk weighs about 245 lbs which if converted into kgs is 111 kgs.
A. Alejandro Kirk is currently playing the position of catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
A. Alejandro Kirk stands at 5 ft 8 in (1.73 meters).
