.It have not been a seamless shift into professional ball for Bazzana, who was actually ranked No. 1 entering the Draft. Cleveland took him initially overall and also authorized the Australian infielder for $8,950,000.
Though he reached bottom at a solid clip, Bazzana attacked merely.238 along with three homers and 12 RBIs by means of his 1st 27 games for Lake Area. Strikeouts were a problem early, with 31 in his 1st 101 at-bats.