.It have not been a seamless switch in to professional ball for Bazzana, who was ranked No. 1 coming into the Draft. Cleveland took him first general as well as signed the Australian infielder for $8,950,000.
Though he reached base at a strong clip, Bazzana hit just.238 along with 3 homers and 12 RBIs through his 1st 27 games for Lake Region. Strikeouts were actually a problem early, with 31 in his 1st 101 at-bats.