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. He was drafted first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015. He previously played for the Atlanta Braves before joining the Cubs.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: Braves Last World Series Win Before 2021

In 1995, was the last time the Braves won the World Series, before their victory in 2021.

2014: Consecutive Starts

Between 2014 and 2015, Dansby Swanson made 117 consecutive starts for Vanderbilt before missing the April 28 game in 2015.

2014: Starting Second Baseman & College World Series Champion

In 2014, Dansby Swanson became Vanderbilt's starting second baseman and hit his first collegiate home run. He also helped Vanderbilt win their first ever national championship, and was named the CWS Most Outstanding Player.

2014: College World Series Most Outstanding Player

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

2015: Moved to Shortstop & Award Finalist

In 2015, Dansby Swanson moved to shortstop, and he was named to the All-SEC Second Team. He was also a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, but he ultimately won the Brooks Wallace Award.

2015: Brooks Wallace Award

In 2015, Dansby Swanson won the Brooks Wallace Award, which is given to the best collegiate baseball player at the shortstop position.

2020: Career-High Batting Average

In 2020, Dansby Swanson achieved a career-high batting average of .274, and his 49 runs scored were third in MLB.

September 30, 2021: Braves clinch NL East title

On September 30, 2021, the Braves clinched the NL East title for the fourth consecutive season, with Swanson contributing significantly with two doubles, a home run, and five RBI in the last six games leading up to the clinching game.