Travis Bazzana is the Cleveland Guardian!
The Oregon State star is arguably the best hitter in the 2024 draft class. Travis Bazzana He was the first overall pick in the MLB draft by the Cleveland Guardians. Plus, he made history. beginning The first second baseman in history to be selected first overall. (Related article: Yankees lose in unbelievable blunder against Orioles)
The 21-year-old left-hander, Bazzana, appeared in 60 games for the Beavers last season, hitting 28 home runs – the most by a Pac-12 player in the last 25 years – and batting .407/.568/.911.
Cleveland president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he believes Bazzana can play more than second base in the future and is athletic enough to play in the outfield. And that may well be the case next time. Andres Jimenez Belonging to the MLB.
Travis Bazzana, no matter what. 📝#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/6B0k7XGQX5
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) July 14, 2024
Here's how Bazzana responded to being selected first overall in the draft:
The moment Travis Bazzana found out he was the first overall draft pick #MLBDraft 🥹 pic.twitter.com/XwTesPoLE9
— MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2024
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And this kid can pop the ball.
Travis Bazzana is unconscious right now. After hitting 3 home runs yesterday, he hit 2 more today for a total of 26 home runs this season. This was a complete tanking out to right field. I can't emphasize enough how great this strategy is. He is “elite” in so many ways. pic.twitter.com/u25EDDwbCk
— Peter Flaherty III (@PeterGFlaherty) May 6, 2024
Cleveland, you got a good one. Be proud.
