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1st Rounder Matt McLain chooses UCLA over Diamondbacks

AZ Snake Pit | July 6, 2018

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D-Backs offered slot ($2,636,400) to top pick Matt McLain (No. 25 overall) but he has informed them he will be going to UCLA. a top HS infielder out of Calif.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 6, 2018

Not what we were hoping to see. While the report is unconfirmed, and he still has until 5 P.M. ET to change his mind, this looks like another first round fail for the team. Assuming he does not sign, in addition to their regular 1st round pick next year, the team should also have the #26 overall pick as compensation.

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