With the first overall pick of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, the Cleveland Guardians selected second baseman Travis Bazzana, out of Oregon State University. Travis Bazzana is ranked the number one prospect in the draft by Major League Baseball.
The Oregon second baseman is originally from Sydney, Australia. Bazzana started at Oregon in 2022 in fashion. He posted a .306 with 75 hits, 44 RBIs and six home runs. After 11 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 89 hits, Bazzana began to attract attention in the professional world.
His junior draft year was the most important statistical season. In 2024, Bazzana spiked north of all previous numbers. He smashed 28 home runs with 66 RBIs, and 87 hits. He slashed .407/.568/.911.
Bazzana has strength with the bat, and provides good production with runs. He has an overall .497 on-base percentage in his college career with 66 stolen bases. He’s scored 220 times total.
His first round selection was justified first overall and he’ll be a huge piece of the future for Cleveland.
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