Matt Finlayson enters his third year with the Rhody baseball program in 2011-12. A 2008 Cum Laude graduate of Salve Regina, Finlayson earned his Bachelor's of Science in Accounting and, most recently, earned his Master's Degree in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts.

At Salve Regina, Finlayson was a four year member of the baseball team and captained the squad in 2008. He finished his career as the program's record holder for stolen bases and games started. A three time CCC All-Conference Selection, Finlayson also received the Commonwealth Coast Conference Senior Scholar Athlete Award.

In his current role at Rhode Island, Finlayson handles business operations, coordinates travel and assists with fundraising.