'He Could Be a Superstar' - Cincinnati Reds Infielder Matt McLain Receives HUGE Praise

McLain missed the entire 2024 season with a shoulder injury.
Aug 26, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Aug 26, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
In this story:

MLB Network analysts Brian Kenny and Mark DeRosa unveiled their rankings of the top 10 second basemen, showering high praise on Reds infielder Matt McLain.

Kenny had McLain ranked fourth on his list, while DeRosa had him ranked seventh, but both think he has major upside.

"If anyone has the chance to up-seed Marte (who was ranked first), it's this kid right here," Kenny said. "He's going to be 25, and he slugged .507 as a rookie...He could be a superstar."

McLain missed the entire 2024 season with a shoulder injury, but saw some playing time in the Arizona Fall League and is expect to be fully healthy going into spring training.

Check out the full segment below:

Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!You May Also Like:

Cincinnati Reds Release Tribute Video Honoring Pete Rose Following His Death

Pete Rose Shared POWERFUL Thoughts on Possible Hall of Fame Induction Before He Died

Cincinnati Reds Star Matt McLain is Healthy, to Play in Arizona Fall League

Report: Cincinnati Reds Rule Out Six Popular Managerial Candidates

Cincinnati Reds Expected to Target Two Candidates for Manager Job, Including Former Red

Cincinnati Reds Expected to “Aggressively Pursue” Trade for 3-Time All-Star This Offseason

Three Qualities the Next Cincinnati Reds Manager Must Have

Skip Schumaker Has Key Trait Cincinnati Reds Are Looking For in Next Manager

Nine Candidates to be Next Manager of the Cincinnati Reds Following David Bell Firing

Rhett Lowder Dazzles in Final Appearance of 2024, Wraps Up Impressive First Season

Marty Brennaman Weighs in on Reds Manager Search, Believes They Should Target World Series Champion Terry Francona

Cincinnati Reds Will Have to Compete With Multiple Teams to Land Skip Schumaker

Look: No. 2 Overall Pick Chase Burns in Cincinnati Reds Uniform for First Time

Watch: Nick Krall Discusses Reds’ Decision to Fire Manager David Bell

Look: Cincinnati Reds 2025 Spring Training Schedule Released

Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter/X: @RedsTalkSI

Like Our Facebook Page

Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast

Follow on Instagram


Published
Greg Kuffner
GREG KUFFNER

Greg Kuffner a contributor to Reds On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and worked for the Sports Information Department during his time as a student. He follows all things Reds year round, including the minor league system.