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Australian Travis Bazzana Top Pick in MLB Draft
Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana was selected as the number one overall pick by the Cleveland Guardians in the 2024 MLB Draft, marking the first time an Australian player has been drafted first overall. Bazzana, who played for Oregon State, impressed with his .407 batting average, 28 home runs, and 66 RBIs this season. The Guardians valued both his on-field talent and his work ethic and character. This historic selection highlights Bazzana's potential to impact the game and inspire future Australian baseball players. The draft slot value for the top pick is $10,570,600, and Bazzana's journey from a multi-sport athlete in Australia to a baseball star in the U.S. underscores his determination and skill.
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