Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball shortstop |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/02/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Kennesaw, Georgia, United States |
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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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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 |
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. |