Overview

• Travis Bazzana makes his professional debut with the Lake County Captains, batting leadoff and playing second base.
• Bazzana signed with the Guardians for $8.95 million, making history as their first No. 1 overall pick.
• The Guardians' farm system heavily features left-handed batters, aligning with their analytical strategy.
• Cleveland's major league team benefits from strong performances by left-handed hitters and switch-hitters.
• The Guardians' pitching staff, primarily right-handed, ranks high in ERA and strikeouts in the American League.