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. To see how they work, what they think and to play with them is fun, McLain said. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top{background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ I came in just ready to go, McLain said. Given the number of true-ish outfielders ahead of him who have more experience (Nick Senzel, Stuart Fairchild, TJ Friedl, Will Benson, even Michael Siani) McLain would have to blast the door down, dictating the Reds find a spot for him in the lineup. More importantly, they held each other accountable for approaching drills the right way. .hUHmCp > article > aside{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Fans of the Cincinnati Reds will have wait and see whether or not Matt McLain took Elly De La Cruz up on his offer. .evGxub{display:inline-block;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ 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. The Reds have officially inked 2021 first rounder SS Matt McLain! .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*/ The caveat, of course, is that he's hitting .229 with a 28.1 percent strikeout rate. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);background-color:#041E42;}/*!sc*/ Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Chicago-area prospects growing together in DREAM Series. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0 16px 0 0;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ Matt McLain is a 2018 SS/2B, OF with a 5-10 175 lb. .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon--sm{top:0.5rem;right:0.5rem;}/*!sc*/ 03/03/2019: SS Matt McLain assigned to UCLA Bruins. .epHHrr{text-align:center;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq .buttonstyle__Label-sc-vlv7w5-0{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ .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*/ McLain faced adversity at a high level last year, and he wasnt fazed. Matthew Michael McLain (born August 6, 1999) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cincinnati Reds organization. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items{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;width:100%;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){article > header{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ The trio combined to go 8-for-14 with two homers, three doubles and eight RBIs. data-styled.g10[id="buttonstyle__Label-sc-vlv7w5-0"]{content:"iwXciG,"}/*!sc*/ the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--mobile-quick-nav .header__nav-top__nav-item--inner{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ In 103 games and 452 plate appearances, he hit .232/.363/.453, notably with 17 home runs. window.adobeAnalytics = {"reportingSuiteId":"mlbglobal08,mlbcom08","linkInternalFilters":"mlb"} Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. @media (min-width:1024px){.groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__team-logo{margin-right:15px;max-height:25px;width:25px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--multiple-type .p-search-item--team:first-of-type:before{content:'Teams';}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:500px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{-webkit-flex-basis:60%;-ms-flex-preferred-size:60%;flex-basis:60%;}}/*!sc*/ Matt McLain is an exciting and talented prospect who could fill a number of needs for the Reds. /*-->*/ .hedPca{color:#666666;font-size:0.833rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:8px;}/*!sc*/ Hes now considered more or less a slam dunk shortstop. (FanGraphs). The De La Cruzes are coming. He has reason to celebrate. .dLQAwR .contributor__image{margin-right:8px;}/*!sc*/ 17 overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft. Marte was a highly-touted international signing out of the Dominican Republic and became the centerpiece of the Luis Castillo trade last summer. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-url-logos > *{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ The Reds had Marte play third base in the Arizona Fall League last year, and he has played more third base than shortstop this spring. McLain, a 21-year-old shortstop out of UCLA, signed just days away from the Aug. 1 deadline. 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). Since then, Elly De La Cruz ( No. .dMKvOx{line-height:1.2;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item__subnav-arrow{opacity:0;}/*!sc*/ @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:hover{background-color:#057AFF;}}/*!sc*/ html{line-height:1.15;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}/*!sc*/ .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*/ textarea{overflow:auto;}/*!sc*/ The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the first round that summer. button::-moz-focus-inner,[type="button"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="reset"]::-moz-focus-inner,[type="submit"]::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ Its a change of pace out here. data-styled.g114[id="sc-bdfBwQ"]{content:"mHQYb,"}/*!sc*/ EDLC had half the games at AA that McLain did (47 vs. 103). McLain, 23, had only played a month at High-A following the 2021 MLB Draft. SS Matt McLain assigned to Dayton Dragons from ACL Reds. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. July 26, 2021: Cincinnati Reds signed SS Matt McLain. b,strong{font-weight:bolder;}/*!sc*/ McLain, 23, had only played a month at High-A following the 2021 MLB Draft. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. But after Krall whiffed at that and the Reds tried a parade of internal candidates (remember Alex Blandino, Kyle Holder and Dee Strange-Gordon? De La Cruz was somewhat critical of McLain's home run trot after hitting the walk-off winner. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav ::-webkit-scrollbar{width:0px;}/*!sc*/ @supports (-moz-appearance:none){.koKsQt .share-button__square,.koKsQt .share-button__email{-webkit-filter:brightness(0%);filter:brightness(0%);}}/*!sc*/ [type="number"]::-webkit-inner-spin-button,[type="number"]::-webkit-outer-spin-button{height:auto;}/*!sc*/ 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb a{text-align:center;}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-regular.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-regular.woff') format('woff');font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ Facts. It was the first game of spring training and the Cincinnati Reds made it a good one to watch. .hUHmCp{margin-top:24px;background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ His first impression was a strong one. 12 prospect by MLB Pipeline following a junior season that saw him hit .333 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs.\n\nWith McLains signing, the Reds only unsigned pick is 11th-rounder Shawn Guilliams.\n\n Reds 2021 Draft Tracker","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2021-07-12T03:29:46.642Z","description":"Shortstop Matt McLain discusses being drafted No. .mHQYb .p-search-item__container--sm{font-size:12px;height:30px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ button:-moz-focusring,[type="button"]:-moz-focusring,[type="reset"]:-moz-focusring,[type="submit"]:-moz-focusring{outline:1px dotted ButtonText;}/*!sc*/ Matt McLain Overview Amateur, College, Minor & Fall Lg Stats Minors Game Logs & Splits [type="checkbox"],[type="radio"]{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams{padding:8px;}/*!sc*/ Shortstop, Centerfielder and Second Baseman, Born: .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item .icon__nav-item{margin-right:8px;width:18px;height:14px;float:left;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;}/*!sc*/ But with the added power came more strikeouts. Competing against the other team with them on our side. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner{opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g122[id="Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0"]{content:"dMKvOx,"}/*!sc*/ An injury to Spencer Steer or Jonathan India would also create a different opening in the infield. .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ .fuMUTu path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ All rights reserved. in Orange, CA Matt McLain is the #6 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds system The former UCLA shortstop could reach the big league Reds as early as this year. . @media (min-width:768px){body.article .ad-top-container{min-height:106px;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item{display:block;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;}/*!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 has four home runs and nine RBI with three strikeouts and zero walks over his last three games for Double-A Chattanooga. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. sub,sup{font-size:75%;line-height:0;position:relative;vertical-align:baseline;}/*!sc*/ His first impression was a strong one. Matt McLain is an exciting and talented prospect who could fill a number of needs for the Reds. .groqnz.markdown.youtube,.groqnz.photo figcaption.youtube,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed.youtube{padding:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__revenue{display:none;}/*!sc*/ abbr[title]{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration:underline dotted;text-decoration:underline dotted;}/*!sc*/ Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. See My Tutor. January 15, 2023. McLain was selected by the Reds with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft . The Reds selected McLain in the first round of the 2021 draft with the #17 pick overall. 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 (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header{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. 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.. @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;}/*!sc*/ 1 Reds prospect) has emerged as a one-of-a-kind power/speed . .hspSPq:hover{cursor:pointer;background-color:#0462CC;}/*!sc*/ His subsequent path to the NL Rookie of the Year Award was also anything but a straight line. .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#e2e2e2;color:#002867;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ : 180 lbs Bats: R / Throws: R Drafted in the 1st round (17th overall). data-styled.g100[id="styles__SearchWidgetContainer-sc-1vorjk3-0"]{content:"fYCiRB,"}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g139[id="Styles__ContributorContainer-sc-9g3k0d-0"]{content:"dLQAwR,"}/*!sc*/ a{background-color:transparent;}/*!sc*/ Your email address will not be published. Hes a very, very good athlete as a big kid who runs well. Pender said. Heading into 2021, the Reds, who were expected to contend for the division title, seemed to be set in the infield. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Do you have a sports website? .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:56px;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;-webkit-flex:99 1 45%;-ms-flex:99 1 45%;flex:99 1 45%;}/*!sc*/ The Reds also had him play some second base last season and have continued rotating him in at that position during spring training. button,[type="button"],[type="reset"],[type="submit"]{-webkit-appearance:button;}/*!sc*/ .drUhS rect{fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g141[id="sharestyle__Wrapper-sc-9nfkvu-1"]{content:"blUWSx,"}/*!sc*/ 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. Matt McLain is unbothered by the many shortstops in the Cincinnati Reds farm system. h1{font-size:2em;margin:0.67em 0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span{display:block;position:absolute;height:2px;width:24px;background:#ffffff;opacity:1;-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);-ms-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg);-webkit-transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__league{margin-bottom:5px;}/*!sc*/ MATT McLAIN: How Attitude, Diet & Support Systems Impact a Pancreatic Cancer Journey. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__leagues{min-width:600px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__divisions{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__divisions > *{-webkit-flex:1 0 200px;-ms-flex:1 0 200px;flex:1 0 200px;margin-left:0;}}/*!sc*/ The 22-year-old will . Matt McLain Positions: Shortstop, Centerfielder and Second Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-11 , 180lb (180cm, 81kg) Born: August 6, 1999 (Age: 23-199d) in Orange, CA us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. data-styled.g120[id="headlinestyle__HeadlineWrapper-sc-1ccyctx-0"]{content:"jDETbc,"}/*!sc*/ .kKeedG:hover{border-bottom:none;color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ .ezZJVn:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ Of course, in that scenario, McLain would also have to be ahead of Elly De La Cruz and Noelvi Marte. Double-A Chattanooga placed McLain on its 7-day injured list Sunday due to an unspecified injury. Matt McLain shows off the ball from his first pro homer.

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