Matt McLain

Matthew Michael McLain (born August 6, 1999) is an American college baseball shortstop for the UCLA Bruins.

Matt McLain
UCLA Bruins – No. 1
Shortstop
Born: (1999-08-06) August 6, 1999
Orange, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Career

McLain attended Arnold O. Beckman High School in Irvine, California.[1][2] He committed to play college baseball for UCLA.[3] As a senior, he batted .369 with three home runs.[4]

He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round (25th overall) of the 2018 MLB draft.[5] However, he did not sign, and instead chose to enroll at UCLA.[6] In 2019, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and was West division MVP of the league's all-star game.[7]

References
  1. Sondheimer, Eric (May 31, 2018). "For the McLain brothers of Beckman High, it's a second chance for a baseball title". LA Times. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  2. Collazo, Carlos (April 4, 2018). "2018 MLB Draft Report: Shortstop Matt McLain Opening Eyes". Baseball America. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  3. Burt, Tim (January 26, 2016). "Beckman's McLain to play baseball for UCLA". Orange County Register. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  4. https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/press-release/d-backs-select-inf-matt-mclain-with-25th-overall-pick-in-2018-mlb-draf-279798432
  5. https://www.mlb.com/news/d-backs-pick-shortstop-matt-mclain-in-draft/c-279796826
  6. https://www.mlb.com/news/d-backs-wont-sign-top-pick-matt-mclain/c-284485652
  7. Ryan Lemay (July 22, 2019). "East Division prevails but Matt McLain steals show in CCBL All-Star Game". gatemen.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
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