.It have not been actually a smooth transition into pro ball for Bazzana, that was ranked No. 1 coming into the Draft. Cleveland took him initially overall and signed the Australian infielder for $8,950,000.
Though he achieved foundation at a solid clip, Bazzana attacked merely.238 with three homers and 12 RBIs through his first 27 ready Pond County. Strikeouts were an issue early, with 31 in his 1st 101 at-bats.