2024 Stats
AVG
.226
HR
2
RBI
10
R
6
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It was a roller coaster of a 2023 season for Manzardo, but the dust has settled and he has a chance to compete for a spot in Cleveland's Opening Day lineup. The 23-year-old first baseman/designated hitter came into the year widely considered one of the best pure hitters in the minors. He set new career exit velocity highs (112 mph), but through his first 73 games Manzardo logged an unlucky .238/.342/.442 line that was below average (95 wRC+) in the International League. He was dealing with an off-field issue related to the health of a family member, so his mind understandably may not have always been on baseball. Manzardo, who missed time in the middle of the season with a shoulder injury, was traded at the deadline from the Rays to the Guardians in exchange for Aaron Civale. It was a positive move for his fantasy value, as he pretty clearly profiles as Josh Naylor's long-term 1B/DH counterpart, whereas Tampa Bay is still crowded. Manzardo mashed after the trade (six home runs, .333 ISO, 15.2 K%) in 21 games at Triple-A and also slugged over .500 in the Arizona Fall League. As things stand, Manzardo figures to compete for the big-league roster this spring. He is traditionally much better against righties than lefties, so whenever he makes his big-league debut, it could be on the strong side of a platoon. Read Past Outlooks
On bench Sunday
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
It's the second straight game on the bench against a right-handed starter (Taj Bradley), as Manzardo has gone 4-for-23 with nine strikeouts over his past nine contests. Jose Ramirez is resting his legs as the designated hitter while Daniel Schneemann starts at third base.
It's the second straight game on the bench against a right-handed starter (Taj Bradley), as Manzardo has gone 4-for-23 with nine strikeouts over his past nine contests. Jose Ramirez is resting his legs as the designated hitter while Daniel Schneemann starts at third base.
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2024
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+38%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+38%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .488 | 19 | 0 | 3 | .167 | ||||
| Since 2022vs Right | .674 | 103 | 2 | 7 | .237 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .488 | 19 | 0 | 3 | .167 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .674 | 103 | 2 | 7 | .237 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+31%
OPS at Home
2024
+31%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022Home | .762 | 42 | 2 | 7 | .225 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | .583 | 80 | 0 | 3 | .227 | ||||
| 2024Home | .762 | 42 | 2 | 7 | .225 | ||||
| 2024Away | .583 | 80 | 0 | 3 | .227 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Kyle Manzardo compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.15BB Rate
4.1%K Rate
27.9%BABIP
.300ISO
.157AVG
.226OBP
.262SLG
.383OPS
.645wOBA
.281Exit Velocity
89.4 mphHard Hit Rate
32.9%Barrels/PA
6.6%Expected BA
.196Expected SLG
.379Sprint Speed
23.2 ft/secGround Ball %
26.8%Line Drive %
17.1%Fly Ball %
56.1%Prospect Rankings History
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Known as one of the best pure college hitters in the 2021 draft, Manzardo was a nice FYPD sleeper for dynasty, but he was available for the Rays in the second round due to his defensive limitations (first base and DH only) and perceived lack of impact power. The hit tool was even better than advertised - he projects as a 70-grade hitter - and the power appears to be well ahead of where public scouts thought it would be. Manzardo logged a 33.5 Hard%, .328/.427/.619 slash line, 16.4 K%, 14.9 BB% and 22 home runs in 93 games between High-A and Double-A. He has garnered some Vinnie Pasquantino comps, but Manzardo was two years younger than Pasquantino when he laid waste to those levels of the minors, and is therefore a more well-regarded prospect at the same stage of development. The pesky Rays are rightfully not to be trusted when it comes to projecting regular playing time for young players, but Manzardo is unequivocally the best hitter to come through this system since Wander Franco, so he could be the exception to the rule. The lefty-hitting Manzardo doesn't have to be added to the 40-man roster in 2023, so he would really have to kick the door down in order to debut this season. He had an .819 OPS against same-handed pitching, so while a platoon is possible, it isn't guaranteed.
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On bench against lefty
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
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Hitting bench Sunday
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
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Idle Saturday
Manzardo isn't in Cleveland's lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.
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Three-hit effort in win
Manzardo went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Royals.
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Another start at designated hitter
Manzardo will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in Monday's game versus the Royals.
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Chance for MLB debut soon?
Manzardo could soon be called up by the Guardians if Steven Kwan's hamstring injury requires a stint on the injured list, reports Zack Meisel of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Cleveland is awaiting the results of an MRI for Kwan, who exited Saturday's game against the Angels with hamstring tightness. Manzardo is one of the organization's top prospects and is off to a hot start at Triple-A Columbus this season with nine homers and a 1.017 OPS through 29 games.
Cleveland is awaiting the results of an MRI for Kwan, who exited Saturday's game against the Angels with hamstring tightness. Manzardo is one of the organization's top prospects and is off to a hot start at Triple-A Columbus this season with nine homers and a 1.017 OPS through 29 games.