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Matt McLain

Second Base • Shortstop • Center Field • Cincinnati Reds

Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 26 Height: 5' 8" Weight: 180 lbs

Player IQ

Current 2026 context

OVERALL GRADE

D− Limited

IQ SCORE

40 Out of 100

CURRENT ROLE

Second Base

This role reflects official MLB position information and available current-season usage. It is not a projection.

30-SECOND IQ

The quick read on Matt McLain

Matt McLain currently profiles as a limited hitting performer. SB is the strongest verified indicator, while AVG represents the clearest relative development opportunity.

WHY THIS SCORE

  • OPS: 1th percentile (Would rank #147)
  • OBP: 7th percentile (Would rank #138)
  • SLG: 2th percentile (Would rank #146)
  • AVG: 0th percentile (Would rank #150)
IQDugout Analysis · Player IQ v1.0 Confidence: High Not a projection

Hitting Statistics

AVG .189
Would rank #150 Top 100% vs qualifiers

Hits divided by at-bats.

OBP .289
Would rank #138 Top 93% vs qualifiers

Rate of reaching via a hit, walk, or hit-by-pitch in official OBP opportunities.

SLG .320
Would rank #146 Top 98% vs qualifiers

Total bases per at-bat.

OPS .609
Would rank #147 Top 99% vs qualifiers

On-base percentage plus slugging percentage.

HR 8
#175 MLB Top 29%
RBI 26
#234 MLB Top 38%
H 53
#230 MLB Top 38%
SB 12
#52 MLB Top 8%

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Scout Report

Available 2026 MLB data

ARCHETYPE

Second Base

Available current-season rate statistics are compared directionally with the qualified MLB hitter pool. These are not official rankings.

DATA CONFIDENCE

Moderate confidence

Compared with qualified MLB hitters, but this is not an official qualified ranking.

STRENGTHS

Verified indicators

  • Multi-Position Experience

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

Areas to monitor

  • Batting Average Production Directional comparison

    Why: Directional comparison (324 PA across 87 games): .189 AVG would place #150 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (0th percentile). This is not an official rank.

  • Slugging Production Directional comparison

    Why: Directional comparison (324 PA across 87 games): .320 SLG would place #146 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (2nd percentile). This is not an official rank.

  • On-Base Production Directional comparison

    Why: Directional comparison (324 PA across 87 games): .289 OBP would place #138 against 149 qualified MLB hitters (7th percentile). This is not an official rank.

VERSATILITY

Strong multi-position usage

Primary role or position
Second Base
Position / role entries
3
Verified secondary positions
Shortstop, Center Field

This report summarizes available 2026 MLB statistics and official position information and available season usage. Non-qualified comparisons are directional, not official leaderboard ranks. Percentiles are calculated by IQDugout from official MLB comparison pools. Confidence reflects sample size, qualification, and supported comparison coverage. Versatility labels summarize verified position usage and are not league benchmarks. This is a current-data evaluation, not a projection.