Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Alejandro Kirk delivered hits in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on July 16. See how the Blue Jays stars performed on the national stage.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The bright lights of the MLB All-Star Game weren't too big for Toronto's finest. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk made their presence felt in the mid-summer classic on Wednesday, both recording hits and reminding everyone of the talent powering this Blue Jays squad as they head into the season's second half.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smoked a 108.6-mph single, a blistering reminder of the power lurking in the heart of the Blue Jays' order.
Representing the American League, both Blue Jays All-Stars delivered. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., starting at first base, shook off an early strikeout against Clayton Kershaw by lacing a laser-beam single off David Peterson in his second at-bat. Not to be outdone, Alejandro Kirk entered as a defensive replacement in the sixth inning and promptly singled off Adrian Morejon. Kirk's savvy baserunning later saw him cross the plate on a three-run homer by Brent Rooker. While the AL ultimately fell in a bizarre swing-off, the key takeaway for Jays fans is that their guys showed up and performed on the national stage.
As its stars were making new highlights, the team's front office gave fans a chance to relive old ones. The club released a video compilation celebrating the best moments from the first half of the 2025 season. The reel was a perfect mid-break dose of optimism, showcasing the clutch hits, web gems, and dominant pitching performances that have put the team in a strong position. It serves as a great reminder of the complete team effort that has complemented the individual brilliance of players like Guerrero Jr. and Kirk.
With the All-Star festivities in the rearview mirror and a highlight reel of their best moments fresh in their minds, the Blue Jays are poised for a critical second-half run. The brief rest is over, and now the real work begins. All eyes are on the upcoming homestand as the push for October heats up.