P.J. Finigan (2018) - Saluki Hall of Fame - Southern Illinois University Athletics

P.J. Finigan

Induction:
2018
Class:
2005

Finigan was both a standout shortstop and pitcher for the Salukis. As a senior, Finigan was named the MVC Player of the Year after he led the conference with a .386 batting average and posted a 9-3 record with a 3.24 ERA on the mound. He also had 48 RBIs, four triples and six home runs that year, and his four complete games that season were the second most by a Saluki since 1991. His name appears throughout the Saluki record book as both a hitter and pitcher. Following his senior season at SIU, Finigan was selected by the Tigers in the seventh round and he advanced to double-A before two Tommy John surgeries, forced him to retire.