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    MattMcLain

    Cincinnati Reds
    • Cincinnati Reds
    • #9
    • Second Baseman
    • HT/WT
      5' 8", 180 lbs
    • Birthdate
      8/6/1999 (26)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Orange, CA
    • Status
      10-Day IL

    2026 season stats

    • AVG
      .190
      150+
    • HR
      8
      150+
    • RBI
      25
      150+
    • OPS
      .622
      11th
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