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Travis Bazzana made history as the first Australian selected with the top pick in the MLB Draft, chosen by the Cleveland Guardians. The 21-year-old second baseman from Oregon State University had an impressive junior season and aims to inspire more Australians to pursue baseball. The Guardians, who had a slim chance of getting the top pick, are excited about Bazzana's potential both on and off the field.
Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana was selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft, making him the first Australian and first second baseman to achieve this milestone. Bazzana, who played for Oregon State, hit .407 with 28 homers and 66 RBIs this season. The draft also saw three Wake Forest players picked in the top 10, including Chase Burns, Nick Kurtz, and Seaver King.
Travis Bazzana made history as the first Australian and first second baseman to be selected No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft, chosen by the Cleveland Guardians. The 21-year-old from Sydney, who played for Oregon State, is expected to receive a $10.5 million signing bonus. Bazzana had an outstanding season, setting records and earning multiple accolades, including Pac-12 Player of the Year.