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FORT WORTH, Texas – Opting for an attractive package of speed, defense and college polish, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Oregon State infielder Travis Bazanan with the first overall pick in Sunday’s Major League Baseball draft.
Shortly after the start of the festival at the prestigious Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth’s Stockyards, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the selection of Bazana, a 21-year-old native of Australia who hit 28 home runs, stole 16 bases and posted a 1.479 OPS. Beavers in 2024.
The Rangers chose Bazzana over West Virginia’s JJ Wetherholt, who has a speedy infield along with several collegiate power bats. After spending this year playing cricket and other sports under the boyhood Down, he is expected to move quickly through the minor leagues, having slotted himself into the 1/1 slot.
But he’s locked in on baseball, and could soon join perennial star Jose Ramirez in Cleveland’s infield.
Bazzana was a .360 hitter in three seasons in Corvallis and earned Pac-12 Player of the Year honors. Adley Rutschman (Orioles, 2019) joined the only Oregon State players selected first overall.
Follow Sunday to keep up with each election:
No. 3: Colorado Rockies pick Charlie Condon
After the Reds surprised by taking pitcher Chase Burns with the second pick, the Rockies moved in to take Georgia slugger Charlie Condon with the third overall pick.
The 6-foot-6 outfielder led the division with a .433 average and 37 home runs in 2024.
Wake Forest right-hander Chase Burns was taken No. 2 by the Cincinnati Reds. A transfer from Tennessee, Burns went 8-1 with a 2.72 ERA and 162 strikeouts in 13 starts in 2024.
With the first overall pick, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Oregon State infielder Travis Bazzana.
After posting a .374 average in 2023, Bazzana hit .407 with 28 home runs and 16 steals in 60 games for the Beavers in 2024.
- Cleveland GuardS: Travis Bazzana, 2B, Oregon State
- Cincinnati Reds: Chase Burns, RHP, Wake Forest
- Colorado RockiesCharlie Condon, of, Georgia
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Sunday, July 14 – 7 pm ET: Round 1, Competitive Balance Round A, Round 2, Competitive Balance Round B
Monday July 15 – 2 pm in Ethiopia: Round 3-10
Tuesday July 16 – 2 pm in Ethiopia: 11-20 round
Sunday’s draft action continues MLB Networkthe first round is also on ESPN. The draft can be streamed live. MLB.com.
- 2023: Paul Skenes, Pirates
- 2022: Jackson Holliday, Orioles
- 2021: Henry Davis, Pirates
- 2020: Spencer Torkelson, Tigers
- 2019: Adley Rutschman, Orioles
- 2018: Casey Mize, Tigers
- 2017: Royce Lewis, Twins
- 2016: Mickey Moniak, Phyllis
- 2015: Dansby Swanson, Diamondbacks
- 2014: Brady Aiken, Astros
- 2013: Mark Appel, Astros
- 2012: Carlos Correa, Astros
- 2011: Gerrit Cole, Pirates
- 2010: Bryce Harper, Citizen
- 2009: Stephen Strasburg, citizenship
- 2008: Tim Beckham, Rays
- 2007: David Price, Rays
- 2006: Luke Hochevar, Royals
- 2005: Justin Upton, Diamondbacks
- 2004: Matt Bush, Padres
- 2003: Delmon Young, Rays
- 2002: Brian Bullington, Pirates
- 2001: Joe Mauer, twin
- 2000: Adrian Gonzalez, Marlins
The 2024 MLB Draft begins Sunday, July 14 at 7 pm ET.
Here is the full schedule:
- Sunday, July 14 – 7 pm ET: Round 1, Competitive Balance Round A, Round 2, Competitive Balance Round B
- Monday July 15 – 2 pm in Ethiopia: Round 3-10
- Tuesday July 16 – 2 pm in Ethiopia: 11-20 round