James Dansby Swanson is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB). Drafted first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015, he previously played for the Atlanta Braves. His career highlights include his time with the Braves and his current position with the Cubs.
In 1974, Bill Almon was the last college shortstop drafted first overall before Dansby Swanson was drafted in 2015.
In 1985, Paul Runge was the last Brave before Dansby Swanson to have his first career home run be an inside-the-park home run.
On February 11, 1994, James Dansby Swanson was born. He is an American professional baseball shortstop.
The 2021 World Series was the Atlanta Braves' first World Series win since 1995.
In 2001, Wes Helms recorded the last inside-the-park home run for the Braves before Dansby Swanson's in 2016.
In 2012, Dansby Swanson declined to sign with the Colorado Rockies after being drafted, choosing to play college baseball for Vanderbilt.
In 2012, Dansby Swanson was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 38th round of the MLB Draft but chose to play college baseball instead.
During Vanderbilt's 2013 season, Swanson's freshman year, injuries limited him to only 11 games. He suffered a broken bone in his foot and a torn glenoid labrum.
Between 2014 and 2015, Dansby Swanson made 117 consecutive starts for Vanderbilt.
During the offseason after the 2013 season, Dansby Swanson underwent shoulder surgery to prepare for his sophomore season in 2014.
In 2014, Dansby Swanson became the Commodores' starting second baseman as a sophomore, hitting his first collegiate home run on February 28. He finished the regular SEC season with a .366 batting average and was an All-SEC First Team selection. Vanderbilt won the College World Series, and Swanson was named the CWS Most Outstanding Player.
In 2014, Dansby Swanson was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player after Vanderbilt won their first national championship.
On August 13, 2015, Dansby Swanson made his professional baseball debut for the Hillsboro Hops, going 0-for-2.
On December 9, 2015, Dansby Swanson was traded to the Atlanta Braves along with Ender Inciarte and Aaron Blair in exchange for Shelby Miller and Gabe Speier.
In 2015, Dansby Swanson left Vanderbilt to join the Diamondbacks and begin his professional career.
In 2015, Dansby Swanson moved to shortstop for the Vanderbilt Commodores. He finished the regular season with a .347 batting average, earning All-SEC Second Team honors and being a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy. He also won the Brooks Wallace Award.
In 2015, Dansby Swanson shifted back to shortstop and won the Brooks Wallace Award, recognizing him as the best collegiate baseball player at that position.
In 2015, Dansby Swanson tied SEC Tournament single-game records with two home runs against Missouri. Vanderbilt finished second in the SEC Tournament and lost to Virginia in the CWS finals after Swanson struggled in the NCAA tournament.
In 2015, Dansby Swanson was drafted first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks and signed for $6.5 million. On August 13, 2015, he made his professional debut with the Hillsboro Hops after recovering from a concussion sustained during a simulated game.
In 2015, Dansby Swanson was selected first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB Draft.
In August 2016, Dansby Swanson made his MLB debut.
On August 16, 2016, Dansby Swanson was called up to Atlanta and made his MLB debut, recording his first two major league hits.
In 2017, Dansby Swanson began the season on the Braves' Opening Day roster but struggled both offensively and defensively, leading to a demotion to Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on July 27. He was later recalled on August 9 after an injury to Johan Camargo.
In 2017, Dansby Swanson was the only Atlanta rookie named to the Braves' Opening Day roster.
On September 25, 2018, Dansby Swanson left a game against the New York Mets in the second inning due to wrist pain, which was later diagnosed as a partially torn ligament in his left hand. This injury sidelined him for the rest of the regular season and the 2018 National League Division Series (NLDS).
In 2018, Dansby Swanson began the season strong but suffered a left wrist injury in April, leading to a stint on the disabled list. He had his first career multi-home run game in August against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In 2018, Dansby Swanson's season was repeatedly affected by wrist and hand injuries.
In 2019, Dansby Swanson missed a month of the season due to a bruised heel.
In 2020, Dansby Swanson set a career-high with a .274 batting average, and his 49 runs scored were third in MLB.
On September 30, 2021, the Braves clinched the NL East for the fourth consecutive season with a 5–3 win over the Phillies, with Dansby Swanson playing an instrumental role.
In 2021, Dansby Swanson won a championship title in the World Series, the Braves' first since 1995.
On September 30, 2022, Dansby Swanson hit his 100th career home run off of New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom.
On December 10, 2022, Dansby Swanson married Mallory Pugh, who plays for the Chicago Red Stars and the United States women's national soccer team.
On December 21, 2022, Dansby Swanson signed a seven-year, $177 million contract with the Chicago Cubs.
On July 2, 2023, Dansby Swanson was named to his second All-Star team.
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