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Travis Bazzana gets the call!

Cleveland's No. 1 prospect joins The Show

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Bazzana put his watchful eye on display, drawing a six-pitch walk to reach base for the 1st time in his young MLB career

April 28, 2026

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Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in 2024's MLB Draft, made his MLB debut Tuesday against the Rays

The call

The 23-year-old Australian is the first player taken in the No. 1 slot born outside the United States

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Bazzana went global in 2026's World Baseball Classic for Team Australia, hitting a no-doubter homer

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He had a Spring Training to remember, slashing .381/.435/.857 (1.292 OPS) in just 8 games, while hitting 3 HRs and driving in 11

What to expect

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The second baseman impressed with Triple-A Columbus in 2026, slashing .287/.422/.511 (.933 OPS) in 24 games

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Bazzana battled through injuries in the Minors but still posted a .252/.391/.435 (.826 OPS) line in 135 games

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He's also not too bad with the glove!

Bazzana is ready for The Land