“Watching Alejandro Kirk run as fast as he can is truly a sublime viewing experience” - Toronto Blue Jays fans continue praising future All-Star catcher after he speeds around the bases for an RBI double 

It's Canada Day, and the Toronto Blue Jays are celebrating in style. Catcher Alejandro Kirk continued his dominance at the plate as he smacked an RBI double in the third inning.

His teammates chipped in as well. Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each hit two-run doubles preceding Kirk's in the third inning. The trio put five runs up for the Blue Jays and, at the time of writing, they're winning 5-2 in the sixth inning.

Alejandro Kirk has been nothing short of a revelation this season, both for the Toronto Blue Jays and the rest of the MLB. He was hitting .319 heading into today's game versus the Tampa Bay Rays. He's also hit 10 home runs and driven in 32 runs.

Kirk has evolved into a fan favorite in Toronto. Jays fans are showing their love for him by voting him into the starting catching position in the All-Star Game.

He hasn't earned the spot quite yet, but it seems impossible for Yankees catcher Jose Trevino to overtake him in voting. At the last count, Kirk was ahead by more than two million votes.

In today's game, he treated fans to some baserunning as he muscled out a double. Here's how Blue Jays Twitter reacted.

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Toronto Blue Jays Twitter reacts to catcher Alejandro Kirk hitting a double in today's game

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has struck out just 23 times this season.

Kirk isn't known for his sprinting speed. He ranks in the MLB's bottom percentile end on Baseball Savant for that category. That's why it's so special when he rounds first base for a double.

George Springer is a big fan of Kirk, too.

Kirk has become a celebrity in Toronto. The fans absolutely adore him.

Kirk can both hit and catch like an elite player. He's one of the top-five defensive catchers in the league right now.

With over three million votes, Kirk is one of the most voted-for players for the All-Star Game.

Kirk isn't MVP caliber, but that's not stopping Toronto Blue Jays fans from chanting it at Rogers Centre.

New York Yankees fans aren't quite so fond of Kirk. The MLB's recent hitter power rankings placed him above Aaron Judge.

The Blue Jays will wrap up their series against the Rays tomorrow afternoon.