.It have not been a seamless transition right into expert round for Bazzana, who was actually ranked No. 1 entering into the Draft. Cleveland took him to begin with general and signed the Australian infielder for $8,950,000.
Though he achieved base at a strong clip, Bazzana hit merely.238 along with 3 homers and 12 RBIs via his initial 27 games for Lake Area. Strikeouts were an issue early, with 31 in his initial 101 at-bats.