Dansby Swanson, baseball player, 164 home runs, 2016

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

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

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