Kyle Manzardo is making his MLB debut with the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, and he's joining quite the exclusive list in the process.

Manzardo, a 23-year-old first baseman, was born and raised in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. As noted by Céspedes Family BBQ, and further documented by Baseball Reference, Manzardo is now just the 33rd Idaho native ever to play in MLB.

Only Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming and Alaska have produced fewer MLB players over the years, putting Idaho in 46th place among the 50 states.

Michael Stefanic was the last Idaho native to debut, doing so for the Los Angeles Angels in 2022. Before him, left-handed pitcher Damon Jones pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2021 and 2022, but neither Stefanic or Jones is on an active roster.

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