Cleveland Guardians select Oregon State 2B Travis Bazzana at No. 1 overall in 2024 MLB Draft

Travis Bazzana is officially taking his talents to the next level. The Cleveland Guardians selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Bazzana put together a standout career at Oregon State and was a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award this past season before it went to Charlie Condon. He saved his best for last, though, as he hit .407 with 28 home runs and 66 RBI to lead the Beavers to the Super Regional. He also became the first player in Oregon State history to become a Unanimous All-American.

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All told, during his three years in Corvallis, Bazzana hit .360 with 45 home runs and 165 RBI. He was also the Pac-12 Player of the Year this past season and a finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy, in addition to the Golden Spikes Award.

Bazzana’s numbers made him one of the most decorated players in program history, and he entered the MLB Draft as one of the top prospects on the board. In fact, some saw him as potentially the No. 1 overall player to enter the draft, meaning there’s plenty of buzz as he goes pro.

Scouting report on Travis Bazzana

Travis Bazzana brought an interesting skillset for teams to evaluate. He could not only hit for power, but can also run well on the base paths. That’s why, even as a second baseman, he was a potential Top 10 pick as teams put their boards together for the MLB Draft.

“The left-handed-hitting infielder is compact and strong with plenty of bat speed,” MLB.com’s scouting report said. “He has an advanced approach at the plate with a ton of raw power he taps into, though he can occasionally be susceptible to offspeed stuff on the outer half. He’s proven he can hit lefties as well as righties. A plus runner, he’s a legitimate base-stealing threat.

“While some worry about where he can play defensively, some scouts think he’s going to be just fine at second base. His athleticism helps him have good range, he has enough arm for the spot and he can turn the double play effectively. A second-base profile isn’t one often seen at the top of a Draft, but the conviction in his bat is so strong, he’s going to get a lot of attention in the top 10.”