Kyle Manzardo
Kyle Manzardo | |
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Cleveland Guardians | |
First baseman | |
Born: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho | July 18, 2000|
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Kyle Thomas Manzardo (born July 18, 2000) is an American baseball first baseman in the Cleveland Guardians organization.
Early life and amateur career
Manzardo grew up in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and attended Lake City High School, where he played baseball and basketball. As a senior, he batted .594 and was named the Inland Empire League MVP after batting .471 as a junior.[1]
Manzardo attended
Collegiate Baseball.[5]
Professional career
The
Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays, slashing .349/.440/.605 with two home runs, eight RBIs, and five doubles over 13 games.[7] Manzardo began the 2022 season with the High-A Bowling Green Hot Rods.[8] He slashed .329/.436/.636 with 17 home runs in 63 games before being promoted to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Double-A Southern League.[9]
On July 31, 2023, the Rays traded Manzardo to the Cleveland Guardians for starting pitcher Aaron Civale.[10]
References
- ^ Wiebe, Stephan (February 13, 2020). "From Little League to WSU: Longtime teammates Manzardo, Kolden taking next step". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Before Washington State's season stopped, Coeur d'Alene's Kyle Manzardo had one of the hottest bats in college baseball". The Spokesman-Review. April 19, 2020. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ "After roaring start, Coeur d'Alene's Kyle Manzardo becomes first Washington State All-American since 2006". The Spokesman-Review. May 26, 2020. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ Bernadeau, Patrick (July 22, 2020). "Northwoods League: Manzardo maintains his momentum". West Central Tribune. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ Nelke, Mark (July 11, 2021). "THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Hard work, getting stronger paying off for former Lake City High star Manzardo as MLB draft approaches". Coeur d'Alene Press. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ "Washington State first baseman, Coeur d'Alene native Kyle Manzardo taken No. 63 in MLB draft by Tampa Bay Rays". The Seattle Times. July 12, 2021. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ "Northwest Notes". Coeur d'Alene Press. April 1, 2022. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- Bowling Green Daily News. June 20, 2022. Archivedfrom the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ "Rays' Manuel Margot starts rehab assignment, slated for Aug. 20 return". Tampa Bay Times. August 9, 2022. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, R. J. "Aaron Civale trade: Rays acquire much-needed pitching help from Guardians, send back No. 3 prospect". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
External links
- Washington State Cougars bio
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)