The Guardians selected Oregon State’s Travis Bazzana with the first overall selection in this year’s MLB draft.
Bazzana was born in Australia and, if he makes it to the majors with Cleveland, will be just the second Australian-born player in team history.
Cam Cairncross, a lefty pitcher, appeared in 15 games for the Tribe during the 2000 season.
There have also been only three players from Oregon State to play for Cleveland:
- Steven Kwan (2022-pres)
- Daniel Robertson (2017)
- Jim Wilson (1985)
That number could rise to four if Matthew Boyd (currently on the IL) appears in a game later this season.
