Brandon Finnegan

Brandon Finnegan is a retired professional baseball pitcher known for his historic achievement of playing in both the College World Series and the MLB World Series in the same year. After leading the TCU Horned Frogs to the College World Series in 2014 with an impressive 9-3 record and a 2.04 ERA, Brandon Finnegan made history that same year as the first player ever to participate in both the College World Series and the MLB World Series. His collegiate prowess also included playing for the 2013 USA Baseball national collegiate team. Recognizing his exceptional talent, the Kansas City Royals selected Finnegan as the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft.

Following his rehabilitation, he spent further time developing his skills in the minor leagues within the Reds’ organization and later had brief stints with the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Monarchs. Finnegan officially concluded his professional baseball career on September 18, 2024. His indelible mark on baseball history is highlighted by his unprecedented achievement in 2014, where he navigated both college baseball’s pinnacle event and MLB’s ultimate championship series within the span of a single year, a testament to his rapid ascent and unique talent in the sport.