Matt McLain

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Matt McLain
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Cincinnati Reds
Shortstop
Born: (1999-08-06) August 6, 1999 (age 22)
Orange, California
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Matthew Michael McLain (born August 6, 1999) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization. He played college baseball for the UCLA Bruins.

Amateur career[]

McLain attended Arnold O. Beckman High School in Irvine, California.[1][2] He committed to play college baseball for UCLA.[3] As a high school senior, he batted .369 with three home runs.[4] He was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round with the 25th overall selection of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[5] However, he did not sign, and instead chose to enroll at UCLA.[6]

During the summer of 2018, McLain played in the West Coast League for the Bellingham Bells, and was awarded the Top Prospect Award.[7] As a freshman at UCLA in 2019, he appeared in 61 games (with sixty being starts) in which he slashed .203/.276/.355 with four home runs and thirty RBIs.[8] That summer, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was West division MVP of the league's all-star game.[9][10] In 2020, McLain played in 13 games and batted .397 with four home runs before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] In 2021, he missed three weeks due to a fractured thumb, but still hit .333 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs in 47 games.[12]

Professional career[]

McLain was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[13] McLain signed with the Reds on July 26, 2021.[14]

McLain made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds and was promoted to the Dayton Dragons of the High-A Central.[15] Over 31 games between the two teams, he slashed .283/.389/.462 with three home runs, 19 RBIs, and ten stolen bases.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ Sondheimer, Eric (May 31, 2018). "For the McLain brothers of Beckman High, it's a second chance for a baseball title". LA Times. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  2. ^ Collazo, Carlos (April 4, 2018). "2018 MLB Draft Report: Shortstop Matt McLain Opening Eyes". Baseball America. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  3. ^ Burt, Tim (January 26, 2016). "Beckman's McLain to play baseball for UCLA". Orange County Register. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "D-backs select INF Matt McLain with 25th overall pick in 2018 MLB Draft". MLB.com.
  5. ^ "D-backs take shortstop, two OFs on Day 1". MLB.com.
  6. ^ "D-backs unable to sign top pick". MLB.com.
  7. ^ Staff REPORTS. "Knights honored on all-West Coast League teams". Corvallis Gazette Times.
  8. ^ "How UCLA baseball can bounce back from last season's early exit | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com.
  9. ^ "#10 Matt McLain". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  10. ^ Ryan Lemay (July 22, 2019). "East Division prevails but Matt McLain steals show in CCBL All-Star Game". gatemen.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  11. ^ "A national title at UCLA would be the ultimate payoff for Matt McLain". Los Angeles Times. February 18, 2021.
  12. ^ https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/sports/reds-draft-shortstop-from-ucla-in-first-round/EKKH3EBJ2NGLDFIZKG5QEQ4YNU/
  13. ^ "Reds draft UCLA shortstop McLain at No. 17".
  14. ^ "Reds sign #17 overall draft pick Matt McLain". 26 July 2021.
  15. ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-2021-minor-league-recap[bare URL]
  16. ^ https://www.mlb.com/news/no-3-prospect-matt-mclain-visits-reds-dauri-moreta-on-callup[bare URL]

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