• James Dansby Swanson (born February 11, 1994) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Chicago Cubs who was selected first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2015 MLB draft.
  • A native of Kennesaw, Georgia, he was a standout two-sport athlete in high school—earning the nickname "Three-point Swanson" for his basketball prowess—before starring at Vanderbilt University, where he led the Commodores to their first national championship in 2014 and was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player.
  • After being traded to the Atlanta Braves, he made his MLB debut in August 2016 but faced early struggles and a series of injuries (wrist, hand, and heel) that hampered his performance into 2019.
  • Swanson bounced back with a career-high .274 batting average in 2020, and he capped his tenure in Atlanta by winning the 2021 World Series, the franchise's first title since 1995.
  • He now plays for the Cubs and is married to soccer star Mallory Swanson of the Chicago Red Stars, highlighting a career defined by resilience, versatility, and championship success.