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Cleveland Guardians 1st Round Pick: Travis Bazzana- 2b
WILLIE HOOD
JUL 15
Age: 21.9; Ht: 6’0; Wt: 199
Bats: Left; Throws: Right
Rankings:
BA- 2
MLB- 1
WH- 2 overall
Analysis:
The Guardians pop the first second baseman first overall, Cleveland's first number 1 selection ever. Speaking of firsts, he could be the first player from the 2024 draft class to reach MLB. Bazzana represents an impressive combination of work ethic, baseball IQ and sheer determination to succeed. The native Australian is as polished as they come with the potential to move quickly. Bazzana worked this past off-season to optimize his swing in an effort to maximize his power productivity to pull side. He displays an advanced approach with elite contact skills and zone awareness. Defensively, there's opportunity for growth and the assets and desire to improve his game. Physically, Bazzana has a mature, strong athletic frame. The offield presence and preparation extenuates the on field production making him a potential multi-time All-Star talent. His combined athleticism and aforementioned offield attributes could help him transition to the outfield if the club makes that move.
Hit 60
Power 55/60 raw
Speed 60
Arm 45
Glove 50
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Cleveland Guardians CBA Pick: Braylon Doughty- RHSP
WILLIE HOOD
JUL 15
Age: 18.6; Ht: 6’1; Wt: 196
Throws: Right
Rankings:
BA 47
MLB 36
WH- 25-40
Analysis:
Doughty, a smaller framed athletic right-hander possesses a four-pitch blend. He displays a clean and quick short arm path from a three-quarters slot and the ability to throw strikes. The soon-to-be former Oklahoma State commit features a 92-95 mph heater that touches 97. He spins a power curveball in the low 80s with elite spin rates exceeding 3,000 rpm. Doughty pairs that with a slider in the low-to-mid 80s with two-plane movement. The Southern California native rounds out his repertoire with a developing change-up. What Doughty lacks in physical projection he offsets with advanced preparation.
Fastball: 55
Curveball: 60
Slider: 55
Change-up: 45
Command: 50
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Cleveland Guardians 2nd Round Pick: Jacob Cozart- C
WILLIE HOOD
JUL 15
Age: 21.5; Ht: 6’3; Wt: 222
Rankings:
BA- 44
MLB- 42
WH- Round 2 (top-50 pick)
Analysis:
Jacob Cozart has an impressive track record, with a strong Cape Cod performance in 2022. He followed that up with another strong showing with Team USA in 2023 and he was instrumental for North Carolina State throughout their 2024 College World Series run. Cozart is considered a leader and is a reputable hard worker behind the dish. Defensively, his framing needs polish but he steals strikes and shows off a strong throwing arm, and controls the run game well. Offensively, Cozart needs to add more physicality to drive the ball and mitigate chasing breaking pitches. He offsets his chase issues with plate discipline and willingness to take a free pass. Cozart exhibits average power with above-average raw power to pull side. Overall, there's potential for a fringe everyday starter with a reputation built on his defense-first approach and touch of power at the plate.
Hit: 45
Power: 50/55 raw
Speed: 30
Glove: 50
Arm: 55
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