.It have not been a smooth shift into professional ball for Bazzana, that was actually stood No. 1 coming into the Draft. Cleveland took him initially overall and also signed the Australian infielder for $8,950,000.
Though he achieved base at a sturdy clip, Bazzana attacked merely.238 with three homers as well as 12 RBIs by means of his initial 27 games for Lake County. Strikeouts were actually a concern early, along with 31 in his 1st 101 at-bats.