D-Backs select prep SS Matt McLain with 25th pick in MLB draft
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected high school shortstop Matt McLain with the 25th pick of the 2018 MLB Draft.
Bio
Age: 18
Position: SS
Height/weight: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Beckman (Calif.) HS
NCAA commitment: UCLA
Pick value: $2,636,400
MLB.com prospect rank: 54
MLB.com money quote: "While not the biggest guy in the world, there is a lot to like in the SoCal prepster's game. The right-handed hitter has been swinging the bat extremely well, showing the ability to hit for average and power. He's super athletic with plus run times down the line. One thing he doesn't have is an obvious long-term defensive home. He plays a lot of shortstop now, and he can make steady plays there, but some feel he lacks the actions to stick there at the highest level."
Scouting grades
| Hit | Power | Run | Arm | Field | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 50 |
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(Video courtesy: MLB.com)
(Grades courtesy: MLB Pipeline)