Travis Bazzana

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Cleveland Guardians · 2B

Age 245' 11" · 199 lbsBats Left

#169 Current#72 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

The 23-year-old second baseman takes on a more prominent role in Cleveland's lineup after a solid rookie campaign, offering a well-rounded fantasy profile anchored by his speed and emerging power potential. Bazzana should contribute across multiple categories—expect moderate improvements in batting average and runs as he matures at the plate, while his 12 stolen bases from last year suggest he can remain a consistent source of steals for your squad. His power numbers are still developing, but the Guardians' stability at the position gives him every opportunity to maintain regular at-bats and chip in with double-digit home runs and RBIs. The main risk is that he may not yet be a batting average asset depending on league settings, but his speed-power combination makes him a valuable complementary piece for fantasy teams seeking multi-category contributions at the keystone position.

News Updates

Bazzana hits first playoff home run
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana went 2-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Game 4 of the ALCS. The blast marked his first postseason homer and showcased his offensive potential.
Oct 21, 2026
Travis Bazzana Hits First Playoff Homer for Guardians
Cleveland Guardians infielder Travis Bazzana recorded his first playoff home run in Game 4 of the ALCS, going 2-for-3 with a walk in the contest. The young player's postseason arrival added another encouraging sign for the franchise's future despite the playoff loss. Bazzana continues to show the potential that made him a highly touted prospect.
Oct 20, 2026
Travis Bazzana homers in ALCS Game 4 for Guardians
Bazzana went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Rays. The promising young second baseman recorded his first playoff homer in the contest.
Oct 19, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2026	Cleveland Guardians	124	517	449	.245	15	57	56	19	107	.335	.408	.743
Career	Totals	124	517	449	.245	15	57	56	19	107	.335	.408	.743

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2024	Lake County Captains	27	122	101	.238	3	12	20	5	31	.369	.396	.765
2025	3 teams▼	84	374	302	.245	9	39	71	12	91	.389	.424	.813
2026	Columbus Clippers	24	117	94	.287	2	10	18	8	25	.422	.511	.933
Career	Totals	135	613	497	.252	14	61	109	25	147	.391	.435	.826

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	26	25	.200	0	0	3	0	9	.231	.360	.591

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	117	102	.284	6	21	18	2	19	.359	.539	.898

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg87.6 mph

Max EV108.1 mph

Launch Angle15.7°

Barrel %5.2%

K %20.7%

Hard Hit %36.0%

Sprint Speed28.3 ft/s

Bat Speed69.8 mph

Whiff %23.2%

Chase %27.3%

xBA0.224

xSLG0.347

xwOBA0.299

GB%40.6%

FB%28.8%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2026

Cleveland Guardians

124

517

449

.245

107

.335

.408

.743

Career

Totals

124

517

449

.245

107

.335

.408

.743

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2024

Lake County Captains

122

101

.238

.369

.396

.765

2025

3 teams▼

374

302

.245

.389

.424

.813

2026

Columbus Clippers

117

.287

.422

.511

.933

Career

Totals

135

613

497

.252

109

147

.391

.435

.826

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.200

.231

.360

.591

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

117

102

.284

.359

.539

.898