Overall, India batted .313/.441/.604 that spring. EDLC had half the games at AA that McLain did (47 vs. 103). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? One game into the 2023 Reds Cactus League season and Matt McLain has shoved his way to the forefront of the storyline. h2.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px;color:#666666;}/*!sc*/ html{line-height:1.15;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));grid-gap:24px;color:#000000;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-tagline,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-tagline{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Do you have a blog? @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club] .header__nav-top{background-image:linear-gradient( #002D72 50%, #041E42 50% );}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--parent::after{border-color:transparent transparent #057AFF;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--current{border-color:#057AFF;}}/*!sc*/ Last spring, he appeared in five exhibition games for the Reds and had a pair of singles and a walk in his seven. To see how they work, what they think and to play with them is fun, McLain said. In a 0-1 count, McLain blasted a 91-mph fastball off the scoreboard in left field to begin the spring with a walk-off homer. .mHQYb header.mlb-header{width:100%;font-family:'proxima-nova','mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue', 'Helvetica','Arial',sans-serif;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:15px;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 17. .blUWSx .share-icon__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. He got off to a hot start but faded down the stretch. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account--logged-in::after{background:none;bottom:-17px;content:'';height:22px;left:auto;right:7px;opacity:0;position:absolute;-webkit-transform:rotate(45deg);-ms-transform:rotate(45deg);transform:rotate(45deg);-webkit-transition:opacity 100ms ease 100ms;transition:opacity 100ms ease 100ms;width:22px;}/*!sc*/ McLain finished the season with a .232 batting average as well as an impressive .816 OPS. Matt is an experienced teacher educator, having previously taught design and technology (D&T) in two Merseyside secondary schools. Written By Julia Brabant September 2021. @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-items{font-size:14px;}}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g140[id="sharestyle__Label-sc-9nfkvu-0"]{content:"ezZJVn,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__input{-webkit-appearance:none;position:relative;height:40px;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.075);color:#000;font-size:16px;width:100%;min-width:250px;background-color:#ffffff;border:0px;border-radius:6px;padding:0.25rem 1rem;line-height:1.42857143;margin-bottom:2px;}/*!sc*/ 4. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon-globe{margin-left:32px;}/*!sc*/ De La Cruz bounced between shortstop and third base during his time at Dayton and is expected to continue seeing reps at both positions, which should allow a healthy McLain to see consistent time at the two middle-infield spots. .mHQYb .p-search__form{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;}/*!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 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*/ A lot of these guys, its their first year here too, but theyve been here the whole season. Matt McLain shows off the ball from his first pro homer. .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*/ A dominant spring performance might accomplish that. However, a potential swing change in pro ball designed to unlock more power could compromise his hit tool, so the eventual offensive output is fluid. While this might seem to be McLains easiest path to the big league roster, the team may be reluctant to slow his development by placing him in a role without regular playing time. The Reds selected McLain in the first round of the 2021 draft with the #17 pick overall. header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open{position:fixed;top:0px;z-index:99992;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx{height:30px;position:relative;width:30px;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article .ad-top-right-container,.hUHmCp > article .ad-bottom-right-container{position:relative;margin-bottom:64px;min-height:250px;}/*!sc*/ There are a lot of balls that shouldnt be outs that are outs because were out there. Last week, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel released his first mock, and the Mets landed UCLA standout shortstop Matt McLain. window.appId = '' .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner span{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__container{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:50px;border-top:0;min-width:250px;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ .blLcNM .content .share-btn button{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ Matt McLain - Baseball - UCLA 2021 Baseball Roster 1 Matt McLain Position INF Height 5-11 Weight 180 Class Junior Hometown Tustin, Calif. 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It was a whirlwind month, but one of Cincinnatis most promising young prospects is thrilled to be back focused on the game he loves after the Draft process. .blLcNM .content{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-wrap:wrap;-ms-flex-wrap:wrap;flex-wrap:wrap;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;grid-column:1 / span 12;}/*!sc*/ html{font-size:16px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}/*!sc*/ .dLQAwR .contributor__text--twitter{font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ h5.headlinestyle__HeadlineWrapper-sc-1ccyctx-0{font-weight:normal;}/*!sc*/ Being part of such a performance in a real Minor League atmosphere was a bonus for McLain. He'll presumably begin the year at High-A Dayton. The Reds were aggressive with McLain, having him play only two games at the rookie level before jumping him to the High-A Dayton Dragons for 29 games to finish the 2021 season. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#057AFF;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ McLain is hitting .278/.365/.593 with three homers, three steals, 12 RBI and 13 runs across 15 games for Double-A Chattanooga. 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. hr{box-sizing:content-box;height:0;overflow:visible;}/*!sc*/ Marte. The strikeout rate is a bit high, but the Reds certainly seem to have nailed their first-round pick in last year's draft. March 3, 2019: data-styled.g172[id="Styles__AppContainer-jwcsl0-0"]{content:"hUHmCp,"}/*!sc*/. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ He got off to a hot. Telephone: 0151 231 4622. textarea{overflow:auto;}/*!sc*/ pre{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ Its been long and short at the same time, but its been a lot of fun; new experiences, getting to meet new people, all the Draft guys, he said. 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. .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g122[id="Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0"]{content:"dMKvOx,"}/*!sc*/ McLain, 23, had only played a month at High-A following the 2021 MLB Draft. That said, if Jose Barrero struggles this spring, it could open the door for either McLain or De La Cruz. 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Newman or Barrero, whoever doesnt play short, could slide to second or third. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Here are the best Draft prospects of past decade. Shortstop, Centerfielder and Second Baseman, Born: .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team.p-search-item--es:first-of-type:before{content:'Equipos';}/*!sc*/ Thursday night against the Tennessee Smokies, Reds shortstop prospect Matt McLain played his 100th game of the season. But with the added power came more strikeouts. Hes an intelligent kid. Professional. The Reds also had him play some second base last season and have continued rotating him in at that position during spring training. .eJdqRG p{margin-top:0;}/*!sc*/ De La Cruz emerged out of nowhere with elite power and elite speed to become one of the best players in Minor League Baseball. Positions: fieldset{padding:0.35em 0.75em 0.625em;}/*!sc*/ During an interview with Bally Sports Ohio broadcaster Jim Day. .groqnz .ad-body-container{border-color:#dddddd;border-style:solid;border-width:1px 0 1px 0;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;margin:0 2%;min-height:343px;width:96%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav--transparent{background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.7);width:calc(100vw - 145px);}/*!sc*/ At the moment (and it could be a fleeting moment), McLain does seem to be slightly ahead of Marte and De La Cruz, primarily in terms of games at the AA level. Former 1st round pick Matt McLain made sure of that, launching a walk-off homer in the Bottom of the 9th to give the Reds a 4-3 win over their rivels and park-mates the Cleveland Guardians. UCLA is an elite college baseball program, having appeared in five College World Series and winning the National Championship in 2013. Theres more than a month before the Opening Day roster will be set. .mHQYb .p-search-item__team-logo{margin-right:15px;max-height:25px;width:25px;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-list{position:absolute;list-style:none;margin:0;margin-left:2px;padding:0;margin-top:3px;margin-right:10px;}/*!sc*/ McLain has produced a .233 average with 12 homers, 35 RBI, 42 runs and 16 stolen bases over 219 at-bats in 59 games with Chattanooga this year. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:focus{outline:1px dotted #041E42;}/*!sc*/ 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. McLain served as a non-roster invitee to begin camp, and he went 2-for-7 with an RBI, a stolen base, a walk and four strikeouts across five Cactus League appearances. summary{display:list-item;}/*!sc*/ The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. @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;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ The fact that McLain is bypassing Low-A entirely isn't completely shocking, given that he was regarded as one of the more advanced hitters of his draft class following a three-year college career at UCLA. Rotowire Jul 22, 2022. The slot value for the 17th overall pick was $3.61 . article > section{font-size:1.2rem;font-family:Georgia,serif;}/*!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. .mHQYb .p-search-item a{bottom:0;position:absolute;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ That showed how much we felt he could manage it mentally. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-closed .header__nav-top__nav-container .header__subnav{display:none;pointer-events:none;}/*!sc*/ @media (max-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos--no-sponsor{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover span{color:#ffffff;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}}/*!sc*/ Steve Mancuso is a lifelong Reds fan who grew up during the Big Red Machine era. Statcast Glossary Exit Velocity (EV) How fast, in miles per hour, a ball was hit by a batter. McLain was a three-year starter at UCLA (2019-2021) where he reached All-American status. Instead of going pro, the young right-hander chose to travel 50 miles up the road to attend his hometown college of UCLA. By the time Suarez was deemed an intolerable dud at short, Moustakas was hurt, keeping India in the lineup. Marte, a top-50 prospect in MLB according to most evaluators at 21-years old, calls his ability as a power hitter his strong suit. Hes built like a running back with as much strength as any Reds prospect, and Marte also stole 23 bases last spring. .evGxub{display:inline-block;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top__nav-items{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Underperformance by Steer could also prompt head-to-head competition with a productive McLain. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--mobile-quick-nav{display:inline;}/*!sc*/ 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. .groqnz .ad-body-container .ad-body-inner-container::before{color:#dddddd;content:"ADVERTISEMENT";display:block;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:0.694rem;line-height:13px;position:absolute;top:17px;text-align:center;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g147[id="Styles__MarkdownContainer-dxqlie-0"]{content:"eJdqRG,"}/*!sc*/ /*-->*/ Even if you're not an avid consumer of collegiate baseball, the name might already sound familiar to you, as McLain was drafted 25th overall by the Diamondbacks in 2018 but did not sign in lieu of his commitment to UCLA. After being picked by the Reds and signing his first pro contract on July 26, he spent about two weeks in a camp for Cincinnatis drafted players in Arizona. For the season, the 22-year-old infielder is hitting .233 with 12 home runs and a 16-for-17 success rate on stolen-base attempts across 261 plate appearances at Double-A. .blUWSx .share-button__close{top:6px;left:5px;}/*!sc*/ Chicago-area prospects growing together in DREAM Series. .hUHmCp{margin-top:24px;background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Matt McLain is plenty big enough to be a professional baseball player at the highest level. .hspSPq svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ All rights reserved. .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team + .p-search-item--player.p-search-item--es:before{content:'Jugadores';}/*!sc*/ Hes a very, very good athlete as a big kid who runs well. 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University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA). *{box-sizing:border-box;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-icon{width:25px;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .ggWmAj .sticky-header__share{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row-reverse;-ms-flex-direction:row-reverse;flex-direction:row-reverse;grid-column:9 / 13;}/*!sc*/ During an interview with Bally Sports Ohio broadcaster Jim Day on Monday, Matt McLain was reminded of the conversation that he had with fellow prospect Elly De La Cruz after Saturday's walk-off. 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It took a couple of weeks, but the Reds and their first-round pick put pen to paper, as the club announced on Monday that it had signed Matt McLain, the No. data-styled.g141[id="sharestyle__Wrapper-sc-9nfkvu-1"]{content:"blUWSx,"}/*!sc*/ button,input,optgroup,select,textarea{font-family:inherit;font-size:100%;line-height:1.15;margin:0;}/*!sc*/ Nick Krall announced signing a shortstop was his highest offseason priority. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav{border-top:solid 4px #057AFF;}/*!sc*/ .hedPca{color:#666666;font-size:0.833rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:8px;}/*!sc*/ 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. 11 Ivan Johnson. He hit .333/.434/.579 with nine home runs, nine steals (on 10 attempts) and a 34:34 K:BB in 47 games as a junior at UCLA. 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