.It have not been a seamless change into professional sphere for Bazzana, that was actually stood No. 1 entering the Draft. Cleveland took him to begin with overall and authorized the Australian infielder for $8,950,000.
Though he achieved foundation at a solid clip, Bazzana attacked only.238 with 3 homers and 12 RBIs by means of his first 27 games for Pond County. Strikeouts were a problem early, with 31 in his 1st 101 at-bats.