Dansby Swanson
Active Player
Born: 2/11/1994 in Kennesaw, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-08-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: James Dansby Swanson
Biography
Dansby Swanson is a professional baseball player who is currently an active member of Major League Baseball (MLB), having made his debut in 2016. Born in 1994, Swanson has established himself as an impactful position player over the course of his career, which includes participation in 1,123 games to date. He has recorded 1,042 hits and 140 home runs, contributing significantly to his team's offensive efforts with 557 RBIs and a batting average of .252. Swanson is also known for his speed on the base paths, having successfully stolen 86 bases throughout his time in the league.
Swanson has earned recognition for his performance, highlighted by two All-Star selections, which affirm his status among the elite players in the game. As he continues his career, Swanson's blend of power and speed, coupled with his defensive skills, makes him a valuable asset to his team and a prominent figure in the current era of baseball. His journey reflects the evolving nature of the game, where versatility and athleticism are increasingly celebrated.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1282 | 4732 | 680 | 1186 | 237 | 21 | 164 | 634 | 106 | 457 | 1286 | 0.251 | 0.318 | 0.414 | 0.732 | 287.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 38 | 129 | 20 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 34 | 0.302 | 198.9 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 144 | 488 | 59 | 113 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 51 | 3 | 59 | 120 | 0.232 | -1460.0 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 136 | 478 | 51 | 114 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 59 | 10 | 44 | 122 | 0.238 | -427.0 |
| 2019 | ATL | NL | 127 | 483 | 77 | 121 | 26 | 3 | 17 | 65 | 10 | 51 | 124 | 0.251 | -124.5 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 60 | 237 | 49 | 65 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 5 | 22 | 71 | 0.274 | 406.8 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 160 | 588 | 78 | 146 | 33 | 2 | 27 | 88 | 9 | 52 | 167 | 0.248 | 399.1 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 162 | 640 | 99 | 177 | 32 | 1 | 25 | 96 | 18 | 49 | 182 | 0.277 | 1206.7 |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 147 | 565 | 81 | 138 | 25 | 3 | 22 | 80 | 9 | 66 | 154 | 0.244 | 219.8 |
| 2024 | CHC | NL | 149 | 534 | 82 | 129 | 27 | 2 | 16 | 66 | 19 | 54 | 144 | 0.242 | -132.0 |
| 2025 | CHC | NL | 159 | 590 | 84 | 144 | 24 | 3 | 24 | 77 | 20 | 47 | 168 | 0.244 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 137 | 18 | 34 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 45 | 0.248 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLDS1 | ATL | 4 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.125 |
| 2021 | NLDS1 | ATL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 |
| 2021 | NLCS | ATL | 6 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.261 |
| 2021 | WS | ATL | 6 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.200 |
| 2020 | NLDS2 | ATL | 3 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0.400 |
| 2020 | NLCS | ATL | 7 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 0.269 |
| 2020 | NLWC4 | ATL | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.111 |
| 2019 | NLDS2 | ATL | 5 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0.389 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 1116 | 1099 | 1346 | 2769 | 84 | 553 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | SS | 37 | 36 | 44 | 79 | 6 | 17 |
| 2017 | ATL | SS | 142 | 135 | 195 | 357 | 20 | 83 |
| 2018 | ATL | SS | 136 | 132 | 165 | 350 | 10 | 77 |
| 2019 | ATL | SS | 126 | 123 | 137 | 347 | 12 | 68 |
| 2020 | ATL | SS | 60 | 60 | 74 | 152 | 2 | 39 |
| 2021 | ATL | SS | 159 | 158 | 185 | 376 | 10 | 64 |
| 2022 | ATL | SS | 161 | 162 | 193 | 391 | 8 | 77 |
| 2023 | CHN | SS | 147 | 147 | 187 | 382 | 11 | 72 |
| 2024 | CHN | SS | 148 | 146 | 166 | 335 | 5 | 56 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 1116 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2023 | TSN All-Star | 3B |
| 2022 | Gold Glove | SS |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 2.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2022 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 23.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2020 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |