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Isiah Kiner-Falefa Meets Ralph Kiner’s Son, Hits Home Run in Emotional Milestone

The Pirates infielder connected with his distant cousin Scott Kiner at Citi Field, celebrating their shared baseball legacy with a symbolic home run upon returning from injury.

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Overview

  • Isiah Kiner-Falefa met Scott Kiner, son of Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner, for the first time at Citi Field on May 12, 2025.
  • The cousins exchanged meaningful gifts, including autographed jerseys and a charcoal painting of Ralph Kiner from 1948.
  • Their genealogical connection traces back 175 years to a shared ancestor, Mary McPherran Kiner of Pennsylvania.
  • Kiner-Falefa marked the occasion with a home run in his first plate appearance after returning from the injured list.
  • Scott Kiner also presented Kiner-Falefa with his new book, 'One Of A Kiner,' chronicling the family’s sports legacy.