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Scouting grades: Hit: 65 | Power: 60 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 65

A native of Sydney, Australia, Bazzana came to the United States and immediately made an impact with a .902 OPS as a freshman. He upped that to 1.122 with 11 homers and 36 steals a year later, then raised his profile even more when he won the Cape Cod League batting title (.375) and MVP Award, putting him near the top of most Draft boards.

The left-handed-hitting infielder is compact and strong with plenty of bat speed. He has an advanced approach at the plate with a ton of raw power he taps into, though he can occasionally be susceptible to offspeed stuff on the outer half. He’s proven he can hit lefties as well as righties. A plus runner, he’s a legitimate base-stealing threat.

While some worry about where he can play defensively, some scouts think he’s going to be just fine at second base. His athleticism helps him have good range, he has enough arm for the spot and he can turn the double play effectively. A second-base profile isn’t one often seen at the top of a Draft, but the conviction in his bat is so strong, he’s going to get a lot of attention in the top 10.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 70 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 60

Bazzana drew mild interest from big league teams as an Australian amateur before deciding to play collegiately in the United States and impressing Oregon State at an Arizona showcase. He was a Freshman All-American in 2022, then set a Beavers record with 36 steals and won the Cape Cod League MVP award and batting title (.375) as an encore. He took his performance to another level this spring, slashing .407/.568/.911, finishing second in NCAA Division I in on-base percentage, slugging and OPS (1.479) and breaking another school record with 28 homers. After overcoming long odds to win the Draft Lottery, the Guardians selected him with the No. 1 overall pick and signed him for $8.95 million.

Bazzana has no discernible weakness at the plate, where his lightning-fast and compact left-handed stroke allows him to barrel balls with ease. He makes excellent swing decisions, uses the entire field and consistently produces high-end exit velocities. While he's more hitter than slugger, he gets to most of his plus raw power, and it plays from left field to the right-field foul pole.

Adding to his offense package, Bazzana possesses plus speed and looks to steal and take extra bases. His athleticism gives him range in the middle infield, where his quick hands are an asset, though his fringy to average arm strength limits him to second base. With Gold Glover Andrés Giménez manning the keystone in Cleveland, it's possible that Bazzana's quickest route to the Majors could be as a center fielder.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	07/26/2024	2B Travis Bazzana assigned to Lake County Captains.
	07/26/2024	Lake County Captains activated 2B Travis Bazzana.
	07/19/2024	Cleveland Guardians signed 2B Travis Bazzana.
	06/16/2024	College Workout activated 2B Travis Bazzana.
	02/08/2024	2B Travis Bazzana assigned to Oregon State Beavers.
	02/08/2024	Oregon State Beavers activated 2B Travis Bazzana.
	06/09/2023	Falmouth Commodores activated 2B Travis Bazzana.
	06/09/2023	Falmouth Commodores activated 2B Travis Bazzana.
	01/21/2021	RHP Travis Bazzana assigned to Sydney Blue Sox.
	12/17/2020	IF Travis Bazzana assigned to Canberra Cavalry.
	12/16/2020	Sydney Blue Sox activated IF Travis Bazzana.
	11/27/2019	IF Travis Bazzana assigned to Sydney Blue Sox.
	12/11/2018	IF Travis Bazzana assigned to Sydney Blue Sox.
	11/14/2018	IF Travis Bazzana assigned to Sydney Blue Sox.