Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball shortstop |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/11/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Kennesaw, Georgia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Dansby Swanson
The Chicago Cubs activated Dansby Swanson from the 10-day injured list, returning him to the active roster for the stretch run. The move came after his oblique injury sidelined him for several weeks.
Dansby Swanson was named the Chicago Cubs' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, which honors community service and sportsmanship. The nomination came during a season in which he was also dealing with an injury.
Dansby Swanson was placed on the Cubs' 10-day injured list after leaving a game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a left oblique strain. Manager Craig Counsell said he would undergo an MRI, and Nico Hoerner moved to shortstop in his absence. He then spent time on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | James Dansby Swanson |
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| Nickname | Dans |
| Known For | MLB shortstop for the Chicago Cubs |
| MLB Debut | 17/08/2016 |
| Drafted | 1st overall in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'0" |
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| Weight | 190 lbs |
| Batting | Right |
| Throwing | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Vanderbilt University |
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| High School | Marietta High School |
Personal Life
| Notable Background | Played baseball and basketball in high school; attended Vanderbilt after being selected in the 38th round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies but not signing. |
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| Spouse | Mallory Swanson |
| Marriage Date | 10/12/2022 |
| Children | Josie James Swanson |
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Career
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| Career Notes | Selected first overall in the 2015 MLB Draft, traded to the Atlanta Braves in December 2015, and later signed with the Chicago Cubs as a free agent. |
| Career Statistics | Career regular season batting average of .251 with 164 home runs and 634 RBIs across 4,732 at-bats; career postseason batting average of .233 with 5 home runs and 16 RBIs |
| 2026 Season Status | Cubs placed him on the 10-day injured list in August 2026 with a left oblique strain, and he was reinstated in September 2026 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Position | Shortstop |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was named the 2014 College World Series Most Outstanding Player after Vanderbilt won its first national championship. | |
| 2. He was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 38th round of the 2012 MLB Draft before choosing college. | |
| 3. He won the Brooks Wallace Award in 2015 as the best collegiate shortstop. | |
| 4. He has been recognized as an MLB All-Star in both Atlanta and Chicago. | |
| 5. He recorded his first two major league hits on his MLB debut on 17/08/2016, both singles, in a 10-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. | |
| 6. He hit his first major league grand slam on 22/07/2018 against Matt Moore of the Philadelphia Phillies. |
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