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Pro Cougs: Kyle Manzardo's Postseason Stats From First MLB Season

Joe Londergan

Oct 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) hits a two-run home run during the third inning against the New York Yankees in game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) hits a two-run home run during the third inning against the New York Yankees in game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images / David Dermer-Imagn Images
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Former Washington State Cougar Kyle Manzardo made his MLB debut this season with the Cleveland Guardians this season after three seasons in the minor leagues. As Cleveland's designated hitter, Manzardo made an impact with 34 hits in 53 regular season games.

In nine games this postseason, Manzardo went to bat 19 times. He accumulated six hits with one double and one home run, making for a postseason batting average of .316. He scored two runs with two RBIs, striking out four times.

Manzardo's lone home run of the postseason came in an extra-innings win over the New York Yankees, Cleveland's only win of the ALCS. Cleveland would lose that series 4-1.

The Idaho native spent three seasons at WSU before being selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft.

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Joe Londergan
JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.

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