Watch: One-on-One Interview with Matt McLain's Dad Mike McLain

Mike McLain is the father of Reds' second baseman Matt McLain
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) runs towards third after advancing from first to third on a Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) base hit in the sixth inning of the MLB baseball game between Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) runs towards third after advancing from first to third on a Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) base hit in the sixth inning of the MLB baseball game between Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
In this story:

In Episode 18 of Queen City Reds, I sit down with Mike McLain, the father of Reds second baseman Matt McLain.

We discussed what it was like raising three athletic boys growing up, talked about what it was like to see Matt get drafted twice, what it's like as a parent to see your kid struggle, what it was like when he made his Major League Debut, how cool it was to watch Matt and Sean play in the Arizona Fall League together. and so much more.

Watch the entire interview and subscribe to Queen City Reds 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