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Its not as hot as Arizona which is good. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon{background:none;padding:0px;width:24px;height:18px;position:relative;margin:0px auto;-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);-ms-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg);-webkit-transition:0.5s ease-in-out;transition:0.5s ease-in-out;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ img{border-style:none;}/*!sc*/ Yesterday, he made a terrific stop and peg to start a double play in the top of the 9th. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__primary.resizing{overflow-y:hidden;}/*!sc*/ Its nice to be able to go play again and not worry about any of that stuff, just have fun playing baseball, he said. High School: Arnold O. Beckman HS (Irvine, CA), School: University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA), Minor League Batting Game Logs & Splits (s.2008), More Matt McLain Pages at Baseball Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, February 26, 11:03PM. The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the first round that summer. His first impression was a strong one. 'I'm a catcher:' Rose stands out at MLB DREAM Series. .kKeedG{color:#057AFF;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:none;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ I was more active out there. Matt McLain is an exciting and talented prospect who could fill a number of needs for the Reds. .hspSPq svg{padding-top:1px;vertical-align:top;fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ abbr[title]{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration:underline dotted;text-decoration:underline dotted;}/*!sc*/ That move forced Mike Moustakas to third and cleared the way for India to win the second base job. Facebook gives people the power to. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Email address: M.N.McLain@ljmu.ac.uk. Matt McLain - Baseball - UCLA 2021 Baseball Roster 1 Matt McLain Position INF Height 5-11 Weight 180 Class Junior Hometown Tustin, Calif. High School Beckman HS Bio Related Stats Historical Biography Notes Selected in the first round, No. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. data-styled.g163[id="Styles__OEmbedContainer-oapuup-0"]{content:"epHHrr,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__revenue{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav{border-top:solid 4px #057AFF;}/*!sc*/ He'd been slumping pretty badly before this stretch, posting a meager .617 OPS with zero homers over his prior 16 contests. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .account--logged-in.active::after{background:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ body.article .ad-top-container{background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:8px 0;min-height:66px;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-button__link--message{position:absolute;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;height:100%;left:-105px;bottom:2px;padding:0 5px;border-radius:5px;background:#041E42;color:#ffffff;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:12px;}/*!sc*/ These three are the shortstop prospects in big league camp at Reds spring training in 2023, and watching them compete is a daily reminder of why the Reds decided to build around a group of prospects who play the same position. .eJdqRG a:hover{color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ .cHcHkC{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.2;margin-top:0;max-height:48px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;display:-webkit-box;width:100%;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club],.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite]{background-image:linear-gradient(#002867 50%,#081c3b 50%);}.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}}/*!sc*/ Steve was also at all three games of the 2012 NLDS, but its too soon to talk about that. Thats what I like to do.. McLain was invited to the Reds' big-league camp Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. 17 overall, of the 2021 MLB First-Year Player Draft by Cincinnati . McLain, the No. It's been a hot-and-cold season for McLain, but with 17 homers, 27 steals and an .808 OPS in 103 games, he's been able to raise his prospect profile significantly. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .icon,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ When he hits a home run, he is typically top-spinning a grooved fastball up in the zone or hitting a wall scraper to the opposite field. He is one of the top-ranked hitters and a middle infielder in the 2021 MLB Draft with MLB.com ranking him the #12 prospect. McLain faced adversity at a high level last year, and he wasnt fazed. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:auto;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-flex-wrap:wrap;-ms-flex-wrap:wrap;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;z-index:99993;padding:0 14px;background-color:#041e42;box-shadow:1px 0 5px #000000;}/*!sc*/ Matthew Michael McLain (born August 6, 1999) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization. MATT McLAIN: How Attitude, Diet & Support Systems Impact a Pancreatic Cancer Journey. A two-game stint in the Arizona Complex League was all the Reds needed from McLain to see he was ready for an advanced assignment. 12 prospect by MLB Pipeline following a junior season that saw him hit .333 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs. They reminded each other about the importance of getting that daily work in, and it paid off for two of the most important pieces of the Reds long-term future. He got off to a hot start but faded down the stretch. .blUWSx .share-icon__close{width:18px;}/*!sc*/ Hes known as a baseball rat with a mature approach at the plate, athleticism, a compact swing and a rare feel for the game for a young prospect. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Reds farm director Shawn Pender said they pushed him as hard as we ever pushed anyone. McLain hit .273/.387/.424 for the Dragons, with three homers in 119 plate appearances. data-styled.g20[id="imagestyle__ImageWrapper-sc-xw1tzz-0"]{content:"evGxub,"}/*!sc*/ .dLQAwR:not(:last-child){border-right:1px dashed #ccc;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--name{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before{content:'Teams';}/*!sc*/ McLain played the entire 2022 season for the AA Chattanooga Lookouts. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player.p-search-item--es:before{content:'Jugadores';}/*!sc*/ article ul{list-style:disc;}/*!sc*/ h1{font-size:2em;margin:0.67em 0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#e2e2e2;color:#002867;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item{width:100%;-webkit-order:0;-ms-flex-order:0;order:0;background-color:#081c3b;border-bottom:1px solid #002867;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--mobile-quick-nav{display:inline;}/*!sc*/ Hes an intelligent kid. .mHQYb .p-search-item__container--sm{font-size:12px;height:30px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ Once McLain is ready to play again, he'll be joined in the Chattanooga infield by top prospect Elly De La Cruz, who was promoted from High-A Dayton on Wednesday. After three years of experience at the collegiate level, McLain entered the 2021 Draft ranked as the No. section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: player_profile_home | pre{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ McLain is a super-athletic kid. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:italic;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#057AFF;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu{border-color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--sm{font-size:12px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ Matt McLain is unbothered by the many shortstops in the Cincinnati Reds farm system. .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon.close-icon:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ 30. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(1){top:0px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector{width:3px;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ While McClain only hit two of his 17 homers in his last 25 games, its worth pointing out De La Cruz didnt hit any homers in his final 20 games. data-styled.g21[id="imagestyle__Img-sc-xw1tzz-1"]{content:"ebrWqN,"}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.epHHrr.youtube iframe{width:500px;}}/*!sc*/ Possible 1st-rounder Head 'pumped' to be at DREAM Series. But if the 2023 season is truly dedicated to giving playing time to the young guys, and assuming McLain performs well this spring, the Reds may start McLain. Being part of such a performance in a real Minor League atmosphere was a bonus for McLain. .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. .mHQYb .p-search-item__info{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side{display:none;-webkit-align-items:stretch;-webkit-box-align:stretch;-ms-flex-align:stretch;align-items:stretch;width:100%;height:calc(100vh - 56px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;z-index:99992;top:0;}/*!sc*/ We pushed him as hard as we ever pushed anyone, Reds farm director Shawn Pender said. To be fair, most of De La Cruz's homers are rocketed off the bat and some even land outside of the stadium. Reds' Matt McLain: Activated from 7-day IL Rotowire Jul 22, 2022 McLain (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday, Doug Gray of Reds MinorLeagues.com reports. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#081c3b;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g101[id="styles__SearchWidgetButton-sc-1vorjk3-1"]{content:"cwEpxl,"}/*!sc*/ . Winning the shortstop job outright may be McLains most direct route. Theres more than a month before the Opening Day roster will be set. Josh Reidt. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--spillover{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner span{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu{background:#ffffff;border-top:solid 4px #002867;box-shadow:0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);box-shadow:6px 6px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);left:-99em;opacity:0;padding:10px;position:absolute;right:0;-webkit-transition:opacity 1ms ease 1ms;transition:opacity 1ms ease 1ms;width:160px;z-index:99992;}/*!sc*/ After all, the current assumption is that Barrero would have a few months with the Reds at short before the EDLC arrival. .jbYgiH{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));grid-gap:24px;margin:0 auto;max-width:967px;}/*!sc*/ De La Cruz played shortstop most days, but also started at third eight games and batted DH in several others. A move to second base or center field may be in the cards for McLain down the road, but his excellent hit tool, plus baserunning skills and burgeoning pop make him an intriguing player to monitor in dynasty leagues. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-track,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:transparent;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account--logged-in.active::after{opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g164[id="Styles__AspectRatioContainer-sc-1t1lmmv-0"]{content:"jiNMQU,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight:hover .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Hes a very, very good athlete as a big kid who runs well. Pender said. McLain was selected by the Reds with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft . 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Rotowire Jul 22, 2022. .ezZJVn:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ All the people in the Reds organization have been great, welcoming me and the other guys into the organization and just trying to get us better.. He has great hands and natural raw power. .blLcNM .content .share-btn button{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ Thursday night against the Tennessee Smokies, Reds shortstop prospect Matt McLain played his 100th game of the season. The trio combined to go 8-for-14 with two homers, three doubles and eight RBIs. Despite hitting just .203 as a freshman, he still managed to leg out SIX triples in 61. The Reds might decide to keep De La Cruz in AAA for a while to give him more experience. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(2){-webkit-transform:rotate(45deg);-ms-transform:rotate(45deg);transform:rotate(45deg);}/*!sc*/ Biography. But I got accustomed to it. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: profiles | Its a change of pace out here. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item .icon__subnav-arrow{-webkit-transform:rotate(-90deg);-ms-transform:rotate(-90deg);transform:rotate(-90deg);margin-right:0;width:11px;height:11px;float:none;}/*!sc*/ Gerrit Cole, Chase Utley and Jackie Robinson (yes, that Jackie Robinson) are notable alums. Matt McLain, 23, SS, CIN (AA) AFL: 30 PA, 2 SB, .200/.467/.250 A talented middle infielder now overshadowed by Elly De La Cruz and Noelvi Marte, McLain could make a case for a quick promotion. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container{-webkit-order:99;-ms-flex-order:99;order:99;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex:99 1 100%;-ms-flex:99 1 100%;flex:99 1 100%;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ In that case, they may simply give the job to Newman by default. @media (max-width:350px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item__link .icon__nav-item{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ I was just trying to do that today, and it worked a little bit.. McLain was reassigned to minor-league spring training Saturday, C. 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Its been great. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:normal;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g120[id="headlinestyle__HeadlineWrapper-sc-1ccyctx-0"]{content:"jDETbc,"}/*!sc*/ Underperformance by Steer could also prompt head-to-head competition with a productive McLain. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ Marte was a highly-touted international signing out of the Dominican Republic and became the centerpiece of the Luis Castillo trade last summer. us. McLain, who is on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Chattanooga with a wrist injury, is expected to return to action at some point next week, C. 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Matt McLain 23-Year-Old SS Cincinnati Reds AA 2022 Stats AVG .000 HR 0 RBI 0 R 0 SB 0 2023 Projections AVG HR RBI R SB Unlock Our Projections 2023 Fantasy Outlook McLain hit seven homers and stole seven bases while hitting .271 in his first 23 games at Double-A. @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-items{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ Last spring, he appeared in five exhibition games for the Reds and had a pair of singles and a walk in his seven. #react-header{width:100%;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq:hover svg{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ McLain was originally taken in 2018 with the 25th overall pick by the D-backs, but he instead honored his commitment to play for the Bruins. Exactly one month to the day after he was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 17th overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft, Matt McLain arrived on a full-season field. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:focus{outline:1px dotted #041E42;}/*!sc*/ Hes demonstrated gap-to-gap power. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__league{margin-bottom:5px;}/*!sc*/ During the bottom ninth inning of the Cincinnati Reds first exhibition game of the spring, shortstop prospect Matt McLain smoked a walk-off bomb over the fence in left field that banged off the scoreboard. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Many sites note McLains compact swing (MLB Pipeline). For context, here are ISO numbers for a few of his Lookouts teammates: Allan Cerda (.203), Elly De La Cruz (.247) and Christian Encarnacion-Strand (.213). His subsequent path to the NL Rookie of the Year Award was also anything but a straight line. Reds spring trainingWhy the Cincinnati Reds are emphasizing defense at spring training, Reds spring trainingA breakdown of the pitchers competing for 2 spots in the Cincinnati Reds' rotation, At first, I felt a bit loose out there at third base, Marte said. If you take one bad step, youre already behind.. .blUWSx .share-button{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;background:none;border:none;padding:0;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:normal;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold.woff') format('woff');font-weight:600;font-style:normal;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ sub{bottom:-0.25em;}/*!sc*/ Based on his 5'11" 180 lb listed height and weight . McLain's home run gave the Reds a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians and it certainly has the fanbase talking about what might be after seeing the former first-round pick show off some power in the team's first Cactus League of the spring. .eJdqRG p{margin-top:0;}/*!sc*/ Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The UCLA product's strikeout rate has ticked up a bit, but it's not in concerning territory, especially while he's hitting the ball this hard -- he's racked up four doubles and a pair of triples to go with his trio of long balls. Reds' Matt McLain: Reassigned to minor-league camp Rotowire Mar 26, 2022 McLain was reassigned to minor-league spring training Saturday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. data-styled.g3[id="iconstyle__IconWrapper-sc-12jucjo-0"]{content:"fuMUTu,drUhS,"}/*!sc*/ Especially here in Lansing, the field is really cool, the apartments [beyond] center field. Right when we walked in the clubhouse, people were introducing themselves. Its noteworthy that doubts coming out of college about McLain sticking at shortstop reliable, not spectacular (Prospects Live) have turned around. De La Cruz emerged out of nowhere with elite power and elite speed to become one of the best players in Minor League Baseball. 03/03/2019: SS Matt McLain assigned to UCLA Bruins. Matt McLain's walk off homer leads the Reds to a 4-3 win. This spring, shortstop prospect Noelvi Marte has joined some of the drills that De La Cruz and McLain went through last summer. sub,sup{font-size:75%;line-height:0;position:relative;vertical-align:baseline;}/*!sc*/ Date of Diagnosis: Early February, 2021 Current Status: Beginning Maintenance Chemotherapy Pil No journey with pancreatic cancer is easy, but the success Matt McLain has experienced thus far in his, has him questioning what he did to deserve it - and what he might do . If the hit tool is as good as advertised, McClain's defensive versatility and plus speed will allow him to play almost every day and chip in around 20 steals. I came in just ready to go, McLain said. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo{-webkit-flex:0 1 auto;-ms-flex:0 1 auto;flex:0 1 auto;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;text-align:left;height:56px;padding:0 16px 0 0;}/*!sc*/ body{margin:0;}/*!sc*/ code,kbd,samp{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ Latest on Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The Reds took an extremely aggressive approach, putting McLain in Double-A right away in 2022. 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