Travis Bazzana Stats & Scouting Report

AB	121
AVG	.273
OBP	.360
SLG	.421
HR	3

Full name Travis Bazzana
Born 08/28/2002 in
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: L / Throws: R
Drafted in the 1st round (1st overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2024 (signed for $8,950,000).

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School: Oregon State
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.9
BA Grade: 60/High
Tools: Hit: 65. Power: 55. Run: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 45.

Bazzana has put on a hitting clinic in three years at Oregon State. The Australia native played in the college summer West Coast League as an 18-year-old in 2021 and excelled, setting the stage for a strong freshman season in 2022. Bazzana hit over .300 in each college season and improved year over year, culminating in a 2024 campaign in which he battled Georgia’s Charlie Condon for the best overall offensive season in the country. A 6-foot, 199-pound lefthanded hitter and second baseman, Bazzana’s offensive profile is built around his elite bat-to-ball skills. He has an unusual-looking swing with a deep bat tip behind his shoulder and a sizable leg kick, but he has always found the barrel at a high clip and produced an 84% contact rate in his three seasons with the Beavers. He pairs that skill with a savvy approach at the plate and strong swing decisions, helping him walk more than he struck out in his career. In 2024, his excellent 25.8% walk rate ranked second only to Nick Kurtz for the best among Division I hitters. Bazzana added more home run power in his draft season as well, going from 11 home runs in 2023 to 28 in 2024, with a corresponding increase in his exit velocity data. Bazzana’s swing seems optimized to maximize the power he does have, and while he’s nearly maxed-out physically, he might be the sort of player who always makes the most of his natural raw power. Bazzana is a plus runner and strong athlete who should be able to play second base, though he frequently throws with an odd sidearm slot that some scouts question. He could be athletic enough to play center field as well. Bazzana has all-star upside and is the best prospect from Oregon State since Adley Rutschman in 2019—with a chance to match his No. 1 overall status on draft day.

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BA Grade/Risk: 55/Mild

Adjusted Grade: 50

Track Record: The Guardians won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft via the second-ever draft lottery. Cleveland used the pick to take Oregon State second baseman Bazzana and sign him for $8.95 million. He was the face of a massive Guardians draft class that featured more than $19 million in bonus money. An Australia native, Bazzana brought a tremendous track record of high-level hitting ability, but his first full pro season was tarnished by a recurring oblique injury that limited him to 84 games. Splitting time between Double-A and Triple-A, with a few post-injury tuneup games in the complex, Bazzana hit .244/.389/.424 with nine home runs and 17 doubles.

Scouting Report: Listed at 6 feet and just under 200 pounds, Bazzana is a physically maxed-out lefthanded hitter with impressive physicality and strength in both his lower and upper halves that he uses to power his swing. He can drive the ball to both gaps with authority, but he’s at his best when he’s pulling the ball in the air—something he did at an excellent clip in college. Bazzana’s oblique injury impacted his hitting mechanics at times in 2025, though the Guardians were happy with the strides he made in the second half of the season to improve the direction of his lower half, which leaked out more frequently than is typical for Bazzana. While his plus bat-to-ball skills and solid understanding of the strike zone give him the potential for on-base value and a chance for a plus hit tool, he is still refining his approach. He can get passive versus lefthanders and against secondaries from southpaws in particular. Being more aggressive and swinging with more intent in those scenarios was a developmental focus. Bazzana remains a plus runner when healthy, but his oblique injuries limited him a bit more than is typical on the bases. He was still an efficient runner and went 12-for-14 on stolen bases and is a good enough runner that the idea of him playing center field remains interesting. For now, that idea is purely theoretical, because all of Bazzana’s defensive innings have come at second base. Despite his plus speed, Bazzana shows just fringy range at second base, and that might be his biggest shortcoming. Scouts were impressed with his reliability at the position and believe he can be a fine defender who makes all the routine plays. Bazzana continues to throw from a low slot much of the time, though he has improved his slot versatility and ranges from a fringy to average arm.

The Future: Bazzana’s profile hasn’t changed significantly since draft day, and his combination of hitting prowess and usable power gives him occasional all-star upside. He’s expected to play for Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. After that, he shouldn’t need much more minor league time before assuming Cleveland’s everyday second base job and adding more length to their lineup.

Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45
BA Grade/Risk: 60/High.

Track Record: Bazzana became the first-ever Australian-born player and second baseman to be drafted with the first overall pick when the Guardians signed him for $8.95 million. Cleveland won the top pick in the second-ever draft lottery. Bazzana established a reputation as one of the best pure hitters in the country, ranked No. 2 on the BA draft board and finished his career as a .360 hitter with Oregon State. He signed quickly after being drafted and then played 27 games with High-A Lake County, where he managed a .765 OPS and helped lead the Captains to a Midwest League championship.

Scouting Report: At 6 feet, 190 pounds, Bazzana is a filled-out lefthanded hitter who doesn’t boast much physical projection but instead derives value from a polished set of skills led by precocious hitting ability. Bazzana has a deep barrel tip in his load and starts his swing with a sizable leg kick, but he has tremendous bat-to-ball skills that allow him to make plenty of contact around the zone against all pitch types, as well as an advanced approach at the plate. He’s a patient hitter who walked more than he struck out in his college career, and in his pro debut walked at a 13.9% clip. Being exposed to more high-quality lefthanded pitchers exposed some platoon splits in his pro debut, and he also swung and missed a bit more often versus breaking pitches. Still, he made adjustments later in his debut and projects as a plus or better pure hitter. There will be batters who can hit the ball farther than Bazzana in batting practice, but he’s already optimized his angles on contact and hits the ball in the air to his pull side with frequency that should help him fully tap into his above-average raw power. Bazzana went from six to 11 to 28 home runs in college and showed above-average exit velocity data for a 21-year-old hitter in his pro debut. Bazzana is a plus runner and athlete who can steal bases efficiently thanks to his combination of speed and baserunning instincts. He should have plenty of range for second base, but the defensive side of his game needs some fine-tuning. Bazzana tended to consistently throw from a low arm slot in college, which created some questions, but he got onto a dedicated throwing routine after signing. The Guardians have been impressed with his defensive progress, arm slot versatility and improved arm strength. Anyone around Bazzana has always praised his makeup and work ethic, which serves as a key “sixth tool” for the Australian native.

The Future: Bazzana should be a quick mover who will be ready for upper minors exposure in 2025. He looks like a safe bet to be Cleveland’s second baseman of the future with everyday impact potential that could result in all-star appearances. He has the highest offensive floor in the system and the physical tools to be a solid or better defender at an up-the-middle position.

Scouting Grades Hit: 65 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 65 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 50.

Draft Prospects

School: Oregon State Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.9
BA Grade: 60/High
Tools: Hit: 65. Power: 55. Run: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 45.

Bazzana has put on a hitting clinic in three years at Oregon State. The Australia native played in the college summer West Coast League as an 18-year-old in 2021 and excelled, setting the stage for a strong freshman season in 2022. Bazzana hit over .300 in each college season and improved year over year, culminating in a 2024 campaign in which he battled Georgia’s Charlie Condon for the best overall offensive season in the country. A 6-foot, 199-pound lefthanded hitter and second baseman, Bazzana’s offensive profile is built around his elite bat-to-ball skills. He has an unusual-looking swing with a deep bat tip behind his shoulder and a sizable leg kick, but he has always found the barrel at a high clip and produced an 84% contact rate in his three seasons with the Beavers. He pairs that skill with a savvy approach at the plate and strong swing decisions, helping him walk more than he struck out in his career. In 2024, his excellent 25.8% walk rate ranked second only to Nick Kurtz for the best among Division I hitters. Bazzana added more home run power in his draft season as well, going from 11 home runs in 2023 to 28 in 2024, with a corresponding increase in his exit velocity data. Bazzana’s swing seems optimized to maximize the power he does have, and while he’s nearly maxed-out physically, he might be the sort of player who always makes the most of his natural raw power. Bazzana is a plus runner and strong athlete who should be able to play second base, though he frequently throws with an odd sidearm slot that some scouts question. He could be athletic enough to play center field as well. Bazzana has all-star upside and is the best prospect from Oregon State since Adley Rutschman in 2019—with a chance to match his No. 1 overall status on draft day.

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Career Transactions

Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of 2B Travis Bazzana from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Guardians invited non-roster 2B Travis Bazzana to spring training.
Columbus Clippers activated 2B Travis Bazzana from the 7-day injured list.
Columbus Clippers placed 2B Travis Bazzana on the 7-day injured list.
2B Travis Bazzana assigned to Columbus Clippers from Akron RubberDucks.
Akron RubberDucks activated 2B Travis Bazzana from the 7-day injured list.
Akron RubberDucks sent 2B Travis Bazzana on a rehab assignment to ACL Guardians.
Akron RubberDucks placed 2B Travis Bazzana on the 7-day injured list.
2B Travis Bazzana assigned to Akron RubberDucks from Lake County Captains.
2B Travis Bazzana assigned to Cleveland Guardians.
Lake County Captains activated 2B Travis Bazzana.
2B Travis Bazzana assigned to Lake County Captains.
Cleveland Guardians signed 2B Travis Bazzana.
RHP Travis Bazzana assigned to Sydney Blue Sox.
IF Travis Bazzana assigned to Canberra Cavalry.
Sydney Blue Sox activated IF Travis Bazzana.
IF Travis Bazzana assigned to Sydney Blue Sox.
IF Travis Bazzana assigned to Sydney Blue Sox.
IF Travis Bazzana assigned to Sydney Blue Sox.