Description

This Official Major League Baseball is signed by Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain, a former first-round pick who wasted very little time introducing himself to Major League pitching.

The Reds selected McLain 17th overall out of UCLA in the 2021 MLB Draft, and he made his Major League debut on May 15, 2023. His rookie season was an immediate splash: McLain hit .290 with 16 home runs, 14 stolen bases and an .864 OPS in just 89 games, quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in Cincinnati’s lineup. MLB.com

McLain’s connection to Louisville continued in 2026 when he joined the Bats on a rehabilitation assignment. In his first rehab game, he ripped an RBI double off the right-field wall and scored a run before returning to the Reds. MLB.com

The baseball features McLain’s autograph prominently in dark ink and carries the Official Major League Baseball markings with Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr.’s facsimile signature. It is a terrific crossover piece for Cincinnati Reds fans, Louisville Bats collectors, UCLA baseball followers, or anyone building a collection around Cincinnati’s current generation of talent.

Certified authentic by the Louisville Bats.

McLain has already shown he can bring power, speed and a little chaos to the bases. Now you can bring his autograph home without having to turn a double play to get it.

About Playing it Forward 502

About Playing It Forward 502: Playing It Forward 502 is a Louisville-area nonprofit that uses sports, community partnerships, and charitable events to create opportunities and give back to local families and organizations. Learn more at https://playitforward502.org.

Condition

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1. All items are sold where is, as is.

2. Once payment is completed for item(s) won, the ability to schedule a pick-up time will become available. Scheduling a pick-up time is required. 

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