If you take one bad step, youre already behind.. window.adobeAnalytics = {"reportingSuiteId":"mlbglobal08,mlbcom08","linkInternalFilters":"mlb"} .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*/ The Reds also had him play some second base last season and have continued rotating him in at that position during spring training. sub{bottom:-0.25em;}/*!sc*/ The young infielder added an exclamation point to his case launching a mammoth opposite field home run out into the Arizona desert off of major league reliever Tyler Clarke. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav{height:100%;overflow-x:hidden;overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;touch-action:manipulation;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}/*!sc*/ 17 overall selection in the 2021 MLB Draft. Matt McLain, the Reds 6th rated prospect, capped a come-from-behind win with a walk-off solo home run off of the top of the scoreboard in left-center to seal a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland . That move forced Mike Moustakas to third and cleared the way for India to win the second base job. 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. .dLQAwR a:hover{color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. .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*/ fieldset{padding:0.35em 0.75em 0.625em;}/*!sc*/ 30. .blUWSx .share-list__item{position:absolute;}/*!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. .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*/ He has reason to celebrate. Its a change of pace out here. The strikeout rate is a bit high, but the Reds certainly seem to have nailed their first-round pick in last year's draft. 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 . In his junior season, McLain hit .333/.434/.579 with nine home runs in 47 games. Biography. All Rights Reserved. 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. Martes body seems to be pointing him toward third base. .mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__nav-item__text'],.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__nav-item__link'],.mHQYb header.mlb-header [class$='__button-text']{text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. abbr[title]{border-bottom:none;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration:underline dotted;text-decoration:underline dotted;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#333333;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--sm{font-size:12px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ Matt is an experienced teacher educator, having previously taught design and technology (D&T) in two Merseyside secondary schools. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:hover{border-radius:3px;background-color:#dddddd;color:#002867;}/*!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*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side .header__subnav__group-title{padding:14px 10px;}/*!sc*/ They competed. Since then, Elly De La Cruz ( No. window.globalState = {"tracking_title":"Major League Baseball","lang":"en"} McLain was selected 17th overall in last year's draft and went on to hit .273/.387/.424 in 29 games for High-A Dayton. .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*/ His first impression was a strong one. McLain (wrist) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday, Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com reports. 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. 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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 victory. I was more focused. 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. 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. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top{height:56px;}/*!sc*/ The slot value for the 17th overall pick was $3.61 . Telephone: 0151 231 4622. Long term, a role as utility player seems most likely. @media (min-width:768px){.cHcHkC{font-size:1.44rem;max-height:32px;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;display:block;-webkit-line-clamp:none;-webkit-box-orient:inline-axis;}.cHcHkC::before,.cHcHkC::after{display:none;}}/*!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*/ UCLA is an elite college baseball program, having appeared in five College World Series and winning the National Championship in 2013. Harkening back to his first year in Westwood, the Reds could shift McLain to center field. Especially here in Lansing, the field is really cool, the apartments [beyond] center field. Finally, McLain could win the infield bench slot, either by beating out Newman or Barrero this spring or by an injury to one of those two. 1. 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That spring, India won an improbable Opening Day roster spot by kicking down the door as well as taking advantage of opportunity. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(2),.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(3){top:8px;}/*!sc*/ 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. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team{width:100%;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ McLain, 23, had only played a month at High-A following the 2021 MLB Draft. .groqnz.markdown.youtube,.groqnz.photo figcaption.youtube,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed.youtube{padding:0;}/*!sc*/ But that doesnt rule out an India-like emergence. 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He got off to a hot start but faded down the stretch. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. .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*/ 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. .groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-thumbnail--team{margin:0 auto 0 0.25rem;height:40px;width:45px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.epHHrr{max-width:500px;}}/*!sc*/ .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;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ 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. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top [class$='button-menu--icon'] span{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ The Reds took McLain, a shortstop out of UCLA, with the No. .ebrWqN:-moz-loading{color:#f3f3f3;}/*!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*/ 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/playerprofiles, How the Dodgers can replace Gavin Lux after injury, Fernando Tats Jr. returns to Padres lineup, Rhys Hoskins, Steven Kwan and more extension candidates, Padres, Manny Machado agree to 11-year, $350M deal, Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux tears ACL, will miss season, Prospect Watch: Checking in on '21 first-round picks. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--spillover{display:none;}/*!sc*/ .eJdqRG a{color:#057AFF;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}/*!sc*/ At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, there are concerns about how much power will come with what could be a high batting average. 17. Next. But after Krall whiffed at that and the Reds tried a parade of internal candidates (remember Alex Blandino, Kyle Holder and Dee Strange-Gordon? Here are the best Draft prospects of past decade. .jiNMQU{background:#f3f3f3;padding-top:56.25%;position:relative;width:100%;}/*!sc*/ .evGxub{display:inline-block;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;-webkit-border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ The 22-year-old will be active with Double-A Chattanooga for the first time since late June, joining Elly De La Cruz in the infield. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group:not(:first-child){margin-left:16px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group.cols{-webkit-column-count:2;column-count:2;-webkit-column-gap:8px;column-gap:8px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group-title{width:100%;}}/*!sc*/ In the Reds system, he played shortstop for all his games at Dayton and remained at that position with Lookouts until the end of July. article > section{font-size:1.2rem;font-family:Georgia,serif;}/*!sc*/ Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. @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*/ .dLQAwR a{color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams{padding:8px;}/*!sc*/ Medium build with some wiry strength and plenty of quick twitch actions. 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. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. MLB Pipeline rates McLain fifth. .ezZJVn{background:transparent;border:0;color:#000000;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-size:1rem;margin:0;padding:0;position:absolute;right:35px;top:60%;-webkit-transform:translateY(-50%);-ms-transform:translateY(-50%);transform:translateY(-50%);white-space:nowrap;}/*!sc*/ Reaching that round number was perhaps the biggest goal he had left entering . .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb img{margin:auto;}/*!sc*/ EDLC had half the games at AA that McLain did (47 vs. 103). .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ McLain, the No. McLain was reassigned to minor-league spring training Saturday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. It's hard to see him succeeding in the majors without making significant adjustments to cut down on the whiffs. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button .p-icon--login{width:35px;height:35px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ McLain has had a busy last month. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon *{fill:currentColor;}/*!sc*/ Its really cool, he said. McLain went 4-for-5 with a homer and a double, driving in five runs and scoring twice as High-A Dayton rolled by Lansing, 12-4, on Wednesday afternoon. Or write about sports? Its just a cool atmosphere, good to be in a ballpark.. Preface: Just about any route for Matt McLain to win a big league job this spring would involve a scintillating March performance and/or a huge number of injuries to players ahead of him. With McLains signing, the Reds only unsigned pick is 11th-rounder Shawn Guilliams. He's quick-twitch on the diamond and moves extremely well around the bases. A lot of these guys, its their first year here too, but theyve been here the whole season. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Those droughts can happen at the end of minor league seasons. .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ Matt McLain is an exciting and talented prospect who could fill a number of needs for the Reds. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav{background-color:#ffffff;width:calc(100vw - 145px);}/*!sc*/ @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*/ @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*/ Matt McLain is a long way from following in Jonathan Indias path. The 22-year-old. .epHHrr iframe{max-width:100%;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header--inner{margin:auto;max-width:none;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ Marte played at High-A last year. .drUhS{pointer-events:none;width:100%;height:100%;display:inline-block;overflow:visible;fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;}/*!sc*/ 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. De La Cruz emerged out of nowhere with elite power and elite speed to become one of the best players in Minor League Baseball. McLain was invited to the Reds' big-league camp Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. 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Matt McLain's walk-off homer Guardians @ Reds February 25, 2023 | 00:00:24 Matt McLain crushes a walk-off home run to left-center field to give the Reds a 4-3 win in the bottom of the 9th against the Guardians More From This Game Cincinnati Reds highlight in-game highlight hitting home run walk off Spring Training Cactus League Apple News Heading into 2021, the Reds, who were expected to contend for the division title, seemed to be set in the infield. 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. .hspSPq{height:32px;padding-left:10px;padding-right:10px;font-size:13px;-webkit-transition:0.2s;transition:0.2s;border-radius:5px;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#057AFF;border:none;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g20[id="imagestyle__ImageWrapper-sc-xw1tzz-0"]{content:"evGxub,"}/*!sc*/ 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). .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner{opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ Matt McLain played center field in 49 of his 61 games his first year at UCLA. An above-replacement Cincinnati Reds blog. He maintained a strong walk rate (15.5%). I was just trying to do that today, and it worked a little bit.. article ul,article ol{padding:0;margin:0 0 0 2.5rem;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g100[id="styles__SearchWidgetContainer-sc-1vorjk3-0"]{content:"fYCiRB,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu--open{display:block;left:auto;opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: player_profile_home | By Wick Terrell @wickterrell Jan 13, 2023, 2:51pm EST. The ball crashed against the scoreboard a few feet from the picture. in Orange, CA .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*/ Reds 2023 Opening Day roster predictions 2.0. dark. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Rosecrans of the stadium elite speed to Become one of the best draft prospects of past decade pick 11th-rounder! 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