On February 11, 1994, James Dansby Swanson was born. For the Major League Baseball team Atlanta Braves, he plays shortstop in the professional ranks (MLB). While growing up outside of Atlanta, Swanson was a devoted fan of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Atlanta Braves and frequently attended games at Turner Field. He was a two-sport varsity athlete at Marietta High School in Marietta, Georgia, where he played basketball and baseball. In his senior season, Swanson averaged 14 points per game and made 44 percent of his three-point attempts for the Marietta Blue Devils basketball team.
He was taken first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2015 MLB Draft.
Swanson, a lifetime supporter of the Braves, was born in Kennesaw, Georgia, to parents who were both former athletes at Troy University. He participated in two sports at Marietta High School, where his basketball prowess earned him the nickname “Three-point Swanson.”
Swanson was chosen by the Colorado Rockies in the 38th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft out of high school, but he opted not to sign, instead playing college baseball with the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Is Dansby Swanson his real name?
His actual name is Dansby Swanson. James is the initial name of Swanson, and Dansby is the maiden name of his mother. His older siblings, Chase, a baseball player for the Mercer Bears, and Lindsey, a softball player for Georgia College, both participated in college athletics. He is the youngest of three children.
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