Toronto Blue Jays Β· Catcher
Coming off back-to-back All-Star selections, Kirk enters 2026 as a proven run-producer at the catcher position, where offensive production is scarce and valuable. His 2025 campaign demonstrated his offensive ceiling with a .282 average and 76 RBI, offering steady counting stats in a middle-of-the-order role for Toronto. However, his early 2026 performance has been concerningβa steep .183 average through 60 at-bats suggests either a slow start or potential mechanical/health issues that warrant monitoring before investing heavily. Fantasy managers should hold judgment until a larger sample emerges, as Kirk's track record suggests he's capable of bouncing back to near-.280 with 15+ home runs, making him a risky but potentially rewarding catcher selection if the slump corrects.
| Year | Team | G | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Toronto Blue Jays | 9 | .375 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .400 | .583 | .983 |
| 2021 | Toronto Blue Jays | 60 | .242 | 8 | 24 | 19 | 0 | .328 | .436 | .764 |
| 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays | 139 | .285 | 14 | 63 | 59 | 0 | .372 | .415 | .787 |
| 2023 | Toronto Blue Jays | 123 | .250 | 8 | 43 | 34 | 0 | .334 | .358 | .692 |
| 2024 | Toronto Blue Jays | 103 | .253 | 5 | 54 | 23 | 0 | .319 | .359 | .678 |
| 2025 | Toronto Blue Jays | 130 | .282 | 15 | 76 | 45 | 1 | .348 | .421 | .769 |
| 2026 | Toronto Blue Jays | 22 | .182 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | .247 | .286 | .533 |
| Career | Totals | 586 | .265 | 53 | 270 | 191 | 1 | .341 | .394 | .735 |
Source: MLB Stats API Β· Multi-team seasons show combined totals β click to expand
| Year | Team | G | AVG | HR | RBI | R | SB | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | GCL Blue Jays | 1 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .000 | .333 |
| 2018 | Bluefield Blue Jays | 58 | .354 | 10 | 57 | 31 | 2 | .443 | .558 | 1.001 |
| 2019 | 2 teamsβΌ | 92 | .290 | 7 | 44 | 41 | 3 | .403 | .465 | .868 |
| 2021 | Buffalo Bisons | 14 | .347 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 0 | .393 | .531 | .924 |
| 2025 | Buffalo Bisons | 1 | .333 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .333 | .666 |
| 2026 | 2 teamsβΌ | 6 | .167 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .286 | .389 | .675 |
| Career | Totals | 172 | .313 | 20 | 117 | 81 | 5 | .412 | .498 | .910 |
Source: MLB Stats API Β· Multi-team seasons show combined totals β click to expand