Dansby Swanson
Chicago Cubs shortstop, World Series champion and host of The Express Podcast, sharing baseball, family life and conversations beyond the field.
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VanderbiltOverview
- Full name
- James Dansby Swanson
- Born
- February 11, 1994
- Hometown
- Marietta, Georgia
- Roles
- MLB shortstop, podcast host and foundation co-founder
- Breakout
- 2014 College World Series Most Outstanding Player; first overall MLB Draft pick in 2015
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How it started.
Swanson grew up in Marietta, Georgia, and chose Vanderbilt for its team culture and academics. A shoulder injury limited his freshman season, but he returned to help the Commodores win the 2014 national championship and earned College World Series Most Outstanding Player honors.
From Vanderbilt to the majors.
Arizona selected him first overall in the 2015 MLB Draft. After a trade to Atlanta, he made his major league debut in 2016 and won the 2021 World Series with the Braves. His tying homer helped turn Game 4 around.
Chicago chapter.
He signed with the Cubs in December 2022. His defensive work earned consecutive Gold Gloves with Atlanta and Chicago.
Beyond the diamond.
On The Express Podcast, Swanson hosts conversations about sports, health and self-improvement. He and Mallory Swanson also founded the Purpose & Calling Foundation, which supports youth through sports access, mental health awareness and basic necessities.
Creditschronological, newest first
Baseball
- 2023–presentChicago CubsShortstop
- 2016–2022Atlanta BravesShortstop; 2021 World Series champion
- 2013–2015Vanderbilt CommodoresInfielder
Podcasting
Awards
Quotes
Being one of the best players in the game that I love to play.Dansby Swanson, Behind the V, Vanderbilt Athletics
In a 2014 Q&A, he was asked what motivated or inspired him.
Trivia
- Dansby is his middle name; his first name is James.
- In Vanderbilt’s 2014 Q&A, he picked Venice, Italy, as his dream travel destination.
- He told Vanderbilt he could cook a fiesta lime chicken.
- He moved from second base to his preferred position, shortstop, for his junior year at Vanderbilt.
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