Kyle Manzardo Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 1" / 205 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/18/2000 (23)
- Experience
- 0
- College
- Washington State
Kyle Manzardo Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Kyle Manzardo News
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo has started to heat up and had a weekend to remember. Manzardo hit three homers and collected five extra-base hits. After a slow start to the season, the 23-year-old is now hitting .308 with four homers, 10 RBI and an excellent .935 OPS over 18 games for Triple-A Columbus. Manzardo has always shown elite plate discipline and has been an on-base machine that has added power to his game as he has risen through the ranks of the minor leagues. The Guardians have Josh Naylor entrenched at first base, but the designated hitter spot in the lineup is wide open. Manzardo should be expected to make his debut sometime in 2024 and is worth a look in most formats when that happens.
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo is hitting .185/.265/.333 to open the young season at Triple-A. He has just one long ball and one double. Manzardo showcased excellent on-base skills in Triple-A last season with a .343 across 94 games and tallied 17 home runs, which suggests that the 23-year-old could turn things around rather quickly. While Manzardo looks to get out of this slump, he is still considered one of the top first-base prospects in the sport and should make his way to the majors later this summer. The Guardians have a logjam with Josh Naylor at first base, so his major league debut may be delayed. Nonetheless, Manzardo is a must-roster player in dynasty leagues and is worth stashing in keeper formats, if not already.
The Cleveland Guardians reassigned first base prospect Kyle Manzardo to minor-league camp on Monday. The team also reassigned catcher Bryan Lavastida and outfielder Petey Halpin. According to MLB Pipeline, Manzardo is the team's No. 2 prospect behind only outfielder Chase DeLauter. The 23-year-old will begin the year in the minors, but he should make his MLB debut at some point in 2023 after hitting .381/.458/.476 in 13 Cactus League games this spring. He projects to be the team's first baseman of the future, but he has struggled in the minors against left-handed pitching and is currently blocked at the cold corner in Cleveland by Josh Naylor. Despite the fact that Manzardo won't open the year on the Opening Day roster in the big leagues, he should be rostered in all dynasty/keeper leagues.
Batting Order
1 | Steven Kwan |
2 | Andrés Giménez |
3 | José Ramírez |
4 | Josh Naylor |
5 | Will Brennan |
6 | Tyler Freeman |
7 | Estevan Florial |
8 | Bo Naylor |
9 | Brayan Rocchio |
Kyle Manzardo Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Steven Kwan |
2 | Andrés Giménez |
3 | José Ramírez |
4 | Josh Naylor |
5 | Will Brennan |
6 | Tyler Freeman |
7 | Estevan Florial |
8 | Bo Naylor |
9 | Brayan Rocchio |
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo became a part of the team during the 2023 trade deadline, traded in exchange for starting pitcher Aaron Civale. Ranked as the second-best prospect in the Guardians' organization and 58th overall in baseball after 2023, the 23-year-old is poised to fill a crucial role in Cleveland's lineup. This acquisition comes at a pivotal moment for a team seeking a boost in offensive prowess. After the trade and a stint in Triple-A Columbus last year, Manzardo impressed with a slash line of .256/.348/.442, hitting six home runs in just 21 games. Noteworthy for his elite understanding of the strike zone, Manzardo adeptly minimizes strikeouts and maintains a high walk rate. While he doesn't have insane raw power, his recent performance at the end of the year showcased his ability to drive the ball out of the park to all parts of the field. In the upcoming season, Manzardo and Josh Naylor are expected to be core middle-of-the-order hitters, rotating between first base and designated hitter. With Spring Training on the horizon, Manzardo stands a good chance to secure a roster spot, providing a promising offensive contribution to a team in desperate need of power.