Dansby Swanson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2026

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. Drafted first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015, he previously played for the Atlanta Braves. He is a prominent figure in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Last Inside-the-Park Home Run for Debut

Paul Runge in 1985 was the last Brave before Swanson to have his first career home run be inside-the-park.

1995: Braves last World Series Win

The 2021 World Series title was the Braves' first since 1995.

2001: Last Inside-the-Park Home Run

Wes Helms was the last Braves player to have an inside-the-park home run in 2001 prior to Swanson.

2014: 117 Consecutive Starts

Between 2014 and 2015, Dansby Swanson made 117 consecutive starts for Vanderbilt.

2014: College World Series MVP

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

2015: Brooks Wallace Award

In 2015, Dansby Swanson shifted back to shortstop and won the Brooks Wallace Award for the best collegiate baseball player at that position.

2015: All-SEC Second Team

In 2015, Dansby Swanson was named to the All-SEC Second Team.

2015: SEC Tournament Records

In 2015, while facing Missouri in the SEC tournament, Dansby Swanson's two home runs tied SEC Tournament single-game records.

September 30, 2021: Braves clinch NL East

On September 30, 2021, the Braves clinched the NL East title for the fourth consecutive season, with a 5–3 victory over the Phillies. Swanson played a key role in the process, contributing with two doubles, a home run, and five RBI in the six games leading up to clinching the title.