BEFORE PURDUE
• Two-year starting pitcher for Kansas City Kansas Community College, compiling an 18-4 record in his 30 starts
• Shined in 2024, registering a 2.03 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 6.1 H/9 in 84 1/3 innings
• 2024 NJCAA First Team All-Region 6 and First Team All-KJCCC East Division honoree
• Also an NJCAA honorable mention All-American in 2024
• Selected for the 2024 NJCAA USA All-Stars that won silver at the WBSC’s Haarlem Baseball Week in the Netherlands
• Worked five scoreless innings of one-hit ball in a shutout win vs. Spain at the WBSC Tournament
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year letterwinner for coach Trent Oliva at Topeka Seaman High School on the far north side of the Kansas capital city
• Also played three years of basketball and football as a freshman
• Two-way standout was First Team All-State as a shortstop his senior year
• First Team All-League, All-County & All-City pitcher and shortstop as a senior
• First Team All-League, All-County & All-City infielder as a junior
• Honorable Mention All-State infielder as a junior
• Played in the Kansas Futures Select Games after his senior season
• Led TSHS to consecutive Regional titles as an upperclassman and a Centennial League championship as a senior
• Also played travel ball for the Topeka A’s and Topeka Scrappers
PERSONAL
• Major: Kinesiology
• Full name is Maclane Harrison Finley
• Born in Topeka, Kansas
• Parents are Brian and Elizabeth Finley
• Family also includes siblings Sam, Holden, Bryer and Jake
• Dad played baseball at Neosho Community College and brother Holden also played baseball at Kansas City Kansas CC
• Cousin Ellie Martin is a Purdue alumna
BEFORE PURDUE
• Two-year starting pitcher for KCK, compiling an 18-4 record in his 30 starts
• Shined in 2024, registering a 2.03 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 6.1 H/9 in 84 1/3 innings
• 2024 NJCAA First Team All-Region 6 and First Team All-KJCCC East Division honoree
• Selected for the 2024 NJCAA USA All-Stars that won silver at the WBSC's Haarlem Baseball Week in the Netherlands
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Kansas City Royals
Traditionally Roots Against: Buffalo Bills
Favorite Athlete: Steph Curry or Patrick Mahomes
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Brian Finley, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: Kauffman Stadium or Arrowhead Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Kauffman Stadium
In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Favorite Sci-Fi Series: Star Wars
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Landman
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: December
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Steak or Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Dining Hall
Favorite Big City: Kansas City
Unique Travel Locale: The Netherlands
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Fans Who Come to Watch
Furry Friend: Sayler, Golden Retriever, Salvy, Golden Doodle, Gus, Cavapoo
• Two-year starting pitcher for Kansas City Kansas Community College, compiling an 18-4 record in his 30 starts
• Shined in 2024, registering a 2.03 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 6.1 H/9 in 84 1/3 innings
• 2024 NJCAA First Team All-Region 6 and First Team All-KJCCC East Division honoree
• Also an NJCAA honorable mention All-American in 2024
• Selected for the 2024 NJCAA USA All-Stars that won silver at the WBSC’s Haarlem Baseball Week in the Netherlands
• Worked five scoreless innings of one-hit ball in a shutout win vs. Spain at the WBSC Tournament
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year letterwinner for coach Trent Oliva at Topeka Seaman High School on the far north side of the Kansas capital city
• Also played three years of basketball and football as a freshman
• Two-way standout was First Team All-State as a shortstop his senior year
• First Team All-League, All-County & All-City pitcher and shortstop as a senior
• First Team All-League, All-County & All-City infielder as a junior
• Honorable Mention All-State infielder as a junior
• Played in the Kansas Futures Select Games after his senior season
• Led TSHS to consecutive Regional titles as an upperclassman and a Centennial League championship as a senior
• Also played travel ball for the Topeka A’s and Topeka Scrappers
PERSONAL
• Major: Kinesiology
• Full name is Maclane Harrison Finley
• Born in Topeka, Kansas
• Parents are Brian and Elizabeth Finley
• Family also includes siblings Sam, Holden, Bryer and Jake
• Dad played baseball at Neosho Community College and brother Holden also played baseball at Kansas City Kansas CC
• Cousin Ellie Martin is a Purdue alumna
BEFORE PURDUE
• Two-year starting pitcher for KCK, compiling an 18-4 record in his 30 starts
• Shined in 2024, registering a 2.03 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 6.1 H/9 in 84 1/3 innings
• 2024 NJCAA First Team All-Region 6 and First Team All-KJCCC East Division honoree
• Selected for the 2024 NJCAA USA All-Stars that won silver at the WBSC's Haarlem Baseball Week in the Netherlands
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Kansas City Royals
Traditionally Roots Against: Buffalo Bills
Favorite Athlete: Steph Curry or Patrick Mahomes
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Brian Finley, Father
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: Kauffman Stadium or Arrowhead Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Kauffman Stadium
In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Favorite Sci-Fi Series: Star Wars
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Landman
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: December
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Steak or Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Dining Hall
Favorite Big City: Kansas City
Unique Travel Locale: The Netherlands
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Fans Who Come to Watch
Furry Friend: Sayler, Golden Retriever, Salvy, Golden Doodle, Gus, Cavapoo