When Alejandro Kirk was called up, he was determined to help the #BlueJays reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
“Any role that they give me, I will do my best and I will be ready. My focus is on being 100 per cent ready to help the team win.”
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.@GregorChisholm called Kirk's promotion a change in the club’s direction, as the #BlueJays are notoriously cautious with player development.
"Kirk’s official role on Day 1 was backup catcher ... but make no mistake about it, he’s here because of the bat.
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Kirk had last played at class-A in 2019, and #BlueJays manager Charlie Montoyo was clear upon his promotion that he was brought along to learn how the Jays do things.
“Just to get him acclimated to the big leagues ... that was the main idea."
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After joining the club, Kirk immediately became a fan favourite. More importantly for the #BlueJays, he has produced.
The 21-year-old singled and scored in his big-league debut 10 days ago against the Mets.
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On Monday, Alejandro Kirk made history.
The #BlueJays rookie became the first catcher 21 or younger to record at least four hits that included two for extra bases since Johnny Bench accomplished the feat in 1969.
He called his big night “unbelievable.”
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Bookmark the link below for daily #BlueJays coverage from sports scribes @GregorChisholm, @lauraarmy and @RDiManno as they close in on a playoff berth.
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