Dansby Swanson: Chicago Cubs shortstop who played for Atlanta Braves, Vanderbilt baseball (2024)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) gestures to the dugout after hitting a double in the first inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Apr 7, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) reacts after scoring a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 27, 2023; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) reacts in the dugout after scoring a run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) is honored before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 11, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and left fielder Ian Happ (8) reacts after scoring on RBIÕs in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 5, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) gestures after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

May 3, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Lane Thomas (28) steals second base under Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) scores against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; National League shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) of the Atlanta Braves moves out of the way of a pitch thrown by American League pitcher Nestor Cortes (not pictured) of the New York Yankees during the sixth inning of the 2022 MLB All Star Game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; National League shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) of the Atlanta Braves with wife Mallory Pugh during the Red Carpet Show at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) gestures toward the outfield as he crosses the plate after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, July 1, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Atlanta Braves won, 9-1.

Nov 5, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson speaks during the World Series championship rally at Truist Park.

Nov 2, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson holds up a championship belt after defeating the Houston Astros in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park.

Nov 2, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson celebrates after defeating the Houston Astros in game six of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park.

Game 6: Dansby Swanson celebrates his two-run homer in the fifth with teammate Ozzie Albies.

Dansby Swanson celebrates his homer in the seventh inning of Game 4.

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson ties the game with a solo home run in the seventh inning.

NLCS Game 3: Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson singles in the sixth inning.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates after a walk-off home run with teammates against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 17, 2020.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) react after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2019.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) and shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) react after the Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to clinch the National League East Division title on Sept. 22, 2018.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates after scoring a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 15, 2017

Atlanta's Dansby Swanson (2) scores the game-winning run during the 10th inning against the New York Mets on Sept. 10, 2016.

Atlanta shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) after scoring the winning run in the 10th inning of the Braves' 4-3 victory over the New York Mets on Sept. 10, 2016.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) dives home to score an inside the park home run against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 6, 2016.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (middle) celebrates a 7-3 victory against the San Diego Padres on Aug. 30, 2016.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) celebrates after scoring against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 21, 2016.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) collects his first major league base hit against the Minnesota Twins during the fourth inning on Aug. 17, 2016.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (2) on the field after lining out during his first at-bat in the majors on Aug. 17, 2016.

USA infielder Dansby Swanson at bat in the second inning during the All Star futures baseball game at PetCo Park in San Diego on July 10, 2016.

Washington Nationals left fielder Matt den Dekker slides as Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson fields a ball in the ninth inning at Space Coast Stadium in Melbourne, Fla., on March 17, 2016.

First overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft Dansby Swanson looks on after signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 20, 2015.

Vanderbilt baseball fans welcome home Dansby Swanson and other players at Hawkins Field on June 25, 2015.

Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson reacts after an umpire ruled he swung the bat against Virginia in the last game of the College World Series on June 24, 2015.

Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson hits the ball against Virginia during Game 2 of the College World Series finals on June 23, 2015.

Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson (7) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run against Virginia during the College World Series on June 22, 2015.

Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson salutes after hitting an RBI double against Virginia in the College World Series on June 22, 2015.

Vanderbilt's Nolan Rodgers, right, collides with Dansby Swanson as he fields the ground ball hit by Virginia during the 8th inning in the Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in Omaha, Neb.

Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson makes a catch against Cal State Fullerton at the College World Series on Sunday, June 14, 2015.

Dansby Swanson, in headphones, is congratulated after being selected first in the MLB Draft on June 8, 2015.

Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson reacts after scoring a run against Illinois during the 6th inning in Monday’s Game 2.

Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson, left, talks with fan Sarah Brothers, 9, before Monday’s NCAA Super Regional game against Illinois.

Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson, right, completes a double play as Illinois Ryan Nagle slides into second during the first inning at a NCAA Super Regional game Saturday.

Vanderbilt infielder Dansby Swanson waves to the fans while he walks off the field in the NCAA Regionals final game against Radford at Hawkins Field on June 1.

Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) throws a ball to first after forcing out Florida's Harrison Bader on May 7, 2015.

Vanderbilt infielder Dansby Swanson holds up the NCAA Championship trophy during a celebration at Vanderbilt University on June 26, 2014.

Vanderbilt infielder Dansby Swanson signs autographs for fans at their NCAA Championship celebration at Vanderbilt University on June 26, 2014.

Vanderbilt second baseman Dansby Swanson, right, reacts after forcing out Virginia's John La Prise at second in the eighth inning of Game 3 of the College World Series on June 25, 2014.

Vanderbilt infielder Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates an inning-ending play in the eighth inning against Virginia during Game 3 of the College World Series final on June 25, 2014.