Matt McLain

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Born: 8/6/1999 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2023-05-15 | Final Game: 2023-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Matthew Michael McLain

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Biography

Matt McLain, born in 1999, was a talented position player whose career spanned from May 15, 2023, to August 27, 2023. In a brief but impactful stint in Major League Baseball, McLain showcased his offensive prowess, participating in 89 games during his rookie season. He finished his career with a batting average of .29, accumulating 106 hits, including 16 home runs and 50 RBIs. Additionally, he demonstrated his speed on the bases, stealing 14 bases and contributing to his team's dynamic playstyle. McLain's entry into the league marked a fresh wave of young talent emerging in the early 2020s, an era characterized by a blend of power hitting and athleticism. His performance not only highlighted his potential but also reflected the increasing emphasis on versatile players capable of impacting the game in multiple facets. Although his career was short-lived, McLain left a memorable impression on fans and analysts alike, who recognized his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations and his promise for the future in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
259	955	147	233	45	4	31	103	35	101	306	0.244	0.324	0.397	0.721	193.7

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2023	CIN	NL	89	365	65	106	23	4	16	50	14	31	115	0.290	.248 (+17%)	.320 (+12%)	.414 (+22%)	.734 (+18%)	1205.2
2025	CIN	NL	147	510	73	112	18	0	15	50	18	55	167	0.220	.245 (-10%)	.314 (-5%)	.403 (-15%)	.718 (-11%)	-1011.5
2026	CIN	NL	23	80	9	15	4	0	0	3	3	15	24	0.188	.239 (-22%)	.321 (+2%)	.385 (-38%)	.707 (-20%)	0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	7	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	5	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2025	NLWC1	CIN	2	7	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	5	0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	175	164	241	367	10	73
SS	59	56	59	130	2	26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2023	CIN	2B	37	33	45	79	4	15
2023	CIN	SS	53	52	55	121	1	25
2025	CIN	2B	138	131	196	288	6	58
2025	CIN	SS	6	4	4	9	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	175
Shortstop	59
Designated Hitter	6

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2023	Player of the Week	Week of 2023-05-27

Award Voting History

Year	Award	League	Finish	Points Won	Points Max	Votes First
2023	Rookie of the Year	NL	5th	5.0	150	0