Toronto Blue Jays fans are in shock after seeing what Alejandro Kirk did for just second time in his career

Alejandro Kirk gave Toronto Blue Jays fans a moment they were not expecting when the catcher stole second base against the Seattle Mariners.

The surprising move sent the Rogers Centre crowd into celebration as Kirk accomplished something he had only managed once before in his MLB career.

Alejandro Kirk leaves Blue Jays fans stunned

MLB shared a video of the remarkable moment, writing:

"Alejandro Kirk stole a base and the Toronto crowd couldn't believe it."

Kirk stole second in the sixth inning, marking his first stolen base of the 2026 season and only the second of his MLB career.

The Toronto crowd responded with a standing ovation after witnessing the unexpected steal. Kirk had already contributed at the plate earlier in the game, hitting a ball into right field that brought a teammate home.

The Blue Jays eventually completed a comeback from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Mariners 4-3, with Kirk's surprising decision to run becoming one of the most memorable moments of the game.

The unexpected play immediately caught the attention of Blue Jays fans, with many celebrating Kirk's decision to take the chance and successfully reach second base.

One fan who was present at the Rogers Centre recalled the moment while also wishing they could have seen Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s reaction.

"I was there, it was amazing. Too bad we cant see Guerrero Jrs reaction, priceless."

Another fan described the moment as a special occasion for Kirk:

"That was a fun moment, Standing O for Captain Kirk."

The excitement surrounding the steal was summed up by another supporter, who called it:

"That was the best two minutes in baseball."

Others praised Kirk for the way he plays the game, with one fan writing:

And another fan offered perhaps the most colourful description of Kirk's unexpected burst of speed:

"He's an Army Tank with a Ferrari Engine"

Kirk's successful steal provided Toronto with an unexpected highlight, while the reaction from the Rogers Centre crowd showed just how much the moment meant to the Blue Jays fans.