McClanahan played at Wynne High School and was chosen All-Conference this past season. He team has won back-to-back conference championships the past two seasons.

"We are excited to sign a fine young man from Arkansas, there has always been a tremendous amount of good baseball there," said Bethel College Head Coach Rusty Thompson. "He has a fine family and a good work ethic."

McClanahan believes that he a steady player that loves to be put in pressure situations. He also added that he hopes to improve on everything.

He was also recruited by Northern Arkansas.