As a high schooler in Australia, Travis Bazzana won a New South Wales championship in cricket—but he insisted on pursuing baseball. He got an offer to play at Oregon State, and set several records while being named Pac-12 Player of the Year. Now, Bazzana was just drafted No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft— becoming the first-ever Australian to go in the first round 🇦🇺
It’s unbelievable and fantastic that an Australian goes No. 1 pick in a sport that is not even on the Australian sports mad radar.
Had the privilege and opportunity to sit down with Travis and have him tell his story on his journey to being selected 1st overall in the MLB Draft. Video can be found here: https://youtu.be/Wz6BqigFMjE?si=Izf2wCjzd28EjIJi
Amazing story. I hope the Guardians system can learn to develop bats and not just arms.
Keep us updated! I am an ex major leaguer!
I have two WBC Fitted Hats but this Australia joint I might have to drop a dime on!
wow impressive to switch sports like that and play a high level
💯 Keeping him in the Northwest….for now.
An amazing day for the international baseball community! 👏🏼
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