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Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana makes MLB debut vs Rays
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CLEVELAND — Travis Bazzana picked an apropos walk-up song, though the at-bat itself didn't go as well.
Bazzana, a former No. 1 overall pick who is from Australia, walked to the plate to the tune of " Down Under " by the Australian band Men At Work during the Guardians' April 28 game vs the Tampa Bay Rays .
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But facing Rays pitcher Nick Martinez , Bazzana eventually struck out swinging in his first major league at-bat.
The Guardians and Rays are still tried 0-0 heading to the third inning.
Bazzana was officially promoted to the majors April 28 in favor of Juan Brito.
He finished the game 0-2 with two walks.
Travis Bazzana stats this season
Bazzana hit .287 with .422 on-base percentage and a .511 slugging percentage in 24 Triple-A games with the Columbus Clippers this season.
Travis Bazzana career MiLB stats
In 497 minor league at-bats across 135 games at four levels, Bazzana hit .252 with a .391 on-base percentage and a .435 slugging percentage. He totaled 14 home runs, 61 RBIs, 35 doubles and seven triples.
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Travis Bazzana age, height
Bazzana is 23 years old. He turns 24 exactly four months from today on Aug. 28. He is a native of Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia. He is 5-foot-11, 199 pounds.
Ryan Lewis covers the Guardians for the Akron Beacon Journal. He can be reached at rlewis1@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Travis Bazzana MLB debut begins vs Tampa Bay Rays
