Diamondbacks Select Prep SS Matt McLain in First Round

The Diamondbacks selected shortstop Matt McLain with the 25th overall pick in the MLB Draft.

McClain played his prep ball at Beckman High School in Tustin, California.

While listed as a shortstop, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound infielder has versatility to play multiple positions and hit .369 with 27 hits, 14 RBIs and three home runs. MLB Network’s Harold Reynolds said physically McLain has a similar build to Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman.

The Diamondbacks will pick again in the Competitive Balance round with pick #39 overall.