Dansby Swanson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Dansby Swanson.

James Dansby Swanson is a professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in MLB. Previously, he played for the Atlanta Braves. He was drafted first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2015 MLB Draft, marking a significant point in his career trajectory. Swanson's career is characterized by his performance as a shortstop at the major league level.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1974: Last College Shortstop Drafted First Overall

In 1974, Bill Almon was drafted, being the last college shortstop drafted first overall before Dansby Swanson in 2015.

1995: Braves Last World Series Title

In 1995, was the last time the Atlanta Braves won the World Series before Dansby Swanson won with them in 2021.

2014: Consecutive Starts

Between 2014 and 2015, Dansby Swanson made 117 consecutive starts for Vanderbilt before missing a game due to illness.

2014: Starting Second Baseman

In 2014, Dansby Swanson became the Vanderbilt Commodores' starting second baseman and achieved numerous accolades, including being named the CWS Most Outstanding Player after Vanderbilt won their first national championship.

2014: Represents USA Baseball at Haarlem Baseball Week

In 2014, Dansby Swanson represented USA Baseball at Haarlem Baseball Week in the Netherlands, leading the team with a .458 batting average in his first six starts and winning a gold medal.

2014: College World Series Most Outstanding Player

In 2014, Dansby Swanson was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player, after his team, the Vanderbilt Commodores, won their first national championship.