McLain was invited to the Reds' big-league camp Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. .mHQYb .p-search__list:focus{outline:0;}/*!sc*/ Despite hitting just .203 as a freshman, he still managed to leg out SIX triples in 61. UCLA is an elite college baseball program, having appeared in five College World Series and winning the National Championship in 2013. Hes an intelligent kid. Reds 2023 Opening Day roster predictions 2.0. dark. 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. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo a{-webkit-flex:1 0 auto;-ms-flex:1 0 auto;flex:1 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ McLain (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday, Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com reports. Marte played at High-A last year. 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. Yesterday, leading off the 9th inning, McLain teed-off on an Aaron Pinto fastball, blasting it half-way up the Goodyear Ballpark scoreboard that looms over the lawn in deep left field. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/u8gA6lPAMZ. 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School: School of Education. Matthew Michael McLain (born August 6, 1999) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin-right:0.5rem;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:55px;}/*!sc*/ sub{bottom:-0.25em;}/*!sc*/ 30. .hedPca{color:#666666;font-size:0.833rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:8px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav{border-top:solid 4px #057AFF;}/*!sc*/ The De La Cruzes are coming. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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Many thanks to him. .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 .header__subnav{text-align:left;background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .cwEpxl:hover{background-color:transparent;}/*!sc*/ McLain, a 21-year-old shortstop out of UCLA, signed just days away from the Aug. 1 deadline. The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the first round that summer. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{margin-right:auto;display:none;}/*!sc*/ It was a really successful year.. Amateur career [ edit] A lot of these guys, its their first year here too, but theyve been here the whole season. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--logo{height:24px;width:24px;padding:2px 2px 2px 0;margin-right:2px;display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ article > header{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ Matt is an experienced teacher educator, having previously taught design and technology (D&T) in two Merseyside secondary schools. 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That spring, India had done everything you would expect from the number five overall pick hit for contact, take walks, hit for power, run the bases and field his new position. DENVER - Matt McLain bet on himself after the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft and now the Cincinnati Reds are betting on him. .fuMUTu rect{fill:#ffffff;stroke:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo a{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ But I got accustomed to it. Scouts considered McLain one of the top high school players in the country coming out of Irvine, California in 2018. Gerrit Cole, Chase Utley and Jackie Robinson (yes, that Jackie Robinson) are notable alums. .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu--open{display:block;left:auto;opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ .XOHMa{bottom:0;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;}/*!sc*/ McLains experience at second is comprised of those 23 games last summer with Chattanooga. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The rest of the games he started at third base. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top > *{-webkit-order:0;-ms-flex-order:0;order:0;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;}/*!sc*/ Before he was deactivated in late June, McLain slashed .233/.349/.461 with 12 home runs and 16 stolen bases across 261 plate appearances for the Double-A club. The Reds have selected McLain with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 first-year player draft. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos img{max-height:56px;max-width:none;}/*!sc*/ 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. 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. McLain played the entire 2022 season for the AA Chattanooga Lookouts. But that doesnt rule out an India-like emergence. To see how they work, what they think and to play with them is fun, McLain said. 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__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight:hover .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ It was the first game of spring training and the Cincinnati Reds made it a good one to watch. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo img{width:auto;min-height:31px;max-height:31px;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ /*-->*/ He maintained a strong walk rate (15.5%). 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. 17 overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft. textarea{overflow:auto;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.account--logged-in{height:56px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}/*!sc*/ Fangraphs notes his power output is for real and has a power over hit skill.. 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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. *{box-sizing:border-box;}/*!sc*/ McLain (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday, Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com reports. .ggWmAj{background:#ffffff;box-shadow:0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);max-height:64px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 16px;position:fixed;top:0;width:100%;z-index:2;}/*!sc*/ McLain was drafted in the first round out of high school, put his minor league career on hold to become a star shortstop at UCLA and is now rising up the ranks as fast as any Reds draft pick in some time. He got along really well with everyone as a pro and showed hes a quiet leader.. h2.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px;color:#666666;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,minmax(0,1fr));grid-gap:24px;color:#000000;}/*!sc*/ legend{box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;display:table;max-width:100%;padding:0;white-space:normal;}/*!sc*/ His bomb yesterday came in the first game of spring training. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ McLain is a super-athletic kid. 'I'm a catcher:' Rose stands out at MLB DREAM Series. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. After another single to left in the fifth, the shortstop capped his day with a bases-clearing, three-run double to center as part of Daytons six-run sixth to take control of the game. .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*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium-it.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__primary.resizing{overflow-y:hidden;}/*!sc*/ 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. .dLQAwR a:hover{color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq .buttonstyle__Label-sc-vlv7w5-0{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-club] .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__tagline img,.mHQYb header.mlb-header[data-is-microsite] .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__tagline img{height:56px;max-width:512px;line-height:56px;}/*!sc*/ Draft: Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1st round (25th) of the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arnold O. Beckman HS (Irvine, CA) and the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round (17th) of the 2021 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA). Not so much with the result, but with the somber way that McLain rounded the bases after hitting his walk-off blast. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. .ebrWqN:-moz-loading{color:#f3f3f3;}/*!sc*/ De La Cruz played shortstop most days, but also started at third eight games and batted DH in several others. Also keep in mind that McLain is not on the 40-man roster. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{-webkit-flex-basis:100%;-ms-flex-preferred-size:100%;flex-basis:100%;}}/*!sc*/ .cwEpxl{height:100%;width:100%;border:transparent;background:none;cursor:pointer;-webkit-transition:0.2s;transition:0.2s;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ MLB Pipeline rates McLain fifth. GLENDALE, Ariz. - When the Reds selected Matt McLain with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 Draft out of UCLA, he immediately looked to be on track to become the club's starting shortstop for years to come so long as his development progressed. data-styled.g140[id="sharestyle__Label-sc-9nfkvu-0"]{content:"ezZJVn,"}/*!sc*/ Reds' Matt McLain: Activated from 7-day IL. .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*/ .mHQYb input[type='search']::-ms-clear{display:none;width:0;height:0;}/*!sc*/ 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. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon-globe{margin-left:32px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g115[id="sc-global-cDsONp1"]{content:"sc-global-cDsONp1,"}/*!sc*/ Its not as hot as Arizona which is good. Based on his 5'11" 180 lb listed height and weight . We pushed him as hard as we ever pushed anyone, Reds farm director Shawn Pender said. 17 overall pick in July's first-year player draft, appeared in two games for the Reds' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate before Cincinnati assigned him to High-A. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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[The promotion] was just based off how I was progressing, he said. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav--transparent{background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.7);width:calc(100vw - 145px);}/*!sc*/ All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. .mHQYb .p-search-item a{bottom:0;position:absolute;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g166[id="Styles__VideoPlayerContainer-t94iyc-0"]{content:"XOHMa,"}/*!sc*/ The Reds selected McLain in the first round of the 2021 draft with the #17 pick overall. @media (min-width:1024px){.blLcNM .content{grid-column:1 / span 8;}.blLcNM .content .share-btn{-webkit-align-self:flex-end;-ms-flex-item-align:end;align-self:flex-end;margin-bottom:16px;top:0;}}/*!sc*/ abbr[title]{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration:underline dotted;text-decoration:underline dotted;}/*!sc*/ Hes demonstrated gap-to-gap power. De La Cruz, a top-10 prospect in MLB, traded reps with McLain, another top prospect that the Reds have at shortstop. 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. .blUWSx .share-button{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;background:none;border:none;padding:0;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector{width:3px;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ McLain was selected by the Reds with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft . The Reds are trying to get all four players reps at shortstop, but whats most important is how quickly theyre developing. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. .groqnz.markdown.youtube,.groqnz.photo figcaption.youtube,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed.youtube{padding:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline img{max-width:100%;}/*!sc*/ body.article{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.5;}/*!sc*/ Marte. The slot value for the 17th overall pick was $3.61 million, but as reported by MLB Pipelines Jim Callis, McLain signed for $4,625,000. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. After a solid pro debut in High-A last year, the Reds moved McLain somewhat aggressively to Double-A, and he's rewarded them with a productive start to the year. GOODYEAR, Ariz. After the Cincinnati Reds called up star shortstop prospect Elly De La Cruz to Double-A last season, Reds first-round pick Matt McLain remembers pregame warmups feeling more intense than they did before. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo{padding-left:20px;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-icon__close{width:18px;}/*!sc*/ html{font-size:16px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}/*!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. McLain, 23, had only played a month at High-A following the 2021 MLB Draft. McLain has four home runs and nine RBI with three strikeouts and zero walks over his last three games for Double-A Chattanooga. But what would it take for McLain to make the 2023 Reds? button,select{text-transform:none;}/*!sc*/ 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. Matt McLain is an exciting and talented prospect who could fill a number of needs for the Reds. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#081c3b;}/*!sc*/ body.side-nav-open{max-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;overscroll-behavior:none;touch-action:none;position:fixed;top:0;width:100vw;}/*!sc*/ Dayton Dragons 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. There are a lot of balls that shouldnt be outs that are outs because were out there. of McLains swings, FanGraphs has compiled them for us: A Parallel to Jonathan Indias Emergence? That showed how much we felt he could manage it mentally. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__league{margin-bottom:5px;}/*!sc*/ We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ Facts. .blUWSx{height:30px;position:relative;width:30px;}/*!sc*/ [hidden]{display:none;}/*!sc*/ He signed for a $4.625 million bonus, well over slot value. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-semibold-italic.woff') format('woff');font-weight:600;font-style:italic;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo img{height:30px;}/*!sc*/ @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*/ : 5'11" / Wt. data-styled.g29[id="linkstyle__AnchorElement-sc-1rt6me7-0"]{content:"kKeedG,"}/*!sc*/ That said, if Jose Barrero struggles this spring, it could open the door for either McLain or De La Cruz. b,strong{font-weight:bolder;}/*!sc*/ .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*/ McLain, the No. summary{display:list-item;}/*!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. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item{color:#222222;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:14px;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ sup{top:-0.5em;}/*!sc*/ McLain has hit .292/.514/.625 with two homers, three steals and an 11:11 BB:K across his last seven games for Double-A Chattanooga. His subsequent path to the NL Rookie of the Year Award was also anything but a straight line. Especially here in Lansing, the field is really cool, the apartments [beyond] center field. @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--quick--show-revenue .header__nav-top__nav-item{margin-top:-12px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--quick--show-revenue .header__nav-top__nav-item__link{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ McLain was one of the stars on offense in a loaded UCLA lineup, hitting .333/.434/.579 with nine homers . .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*/ h1.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:2.074rem;margin-bottom:8px;}/*!sc*/ 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. 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