Why does Dansby Swanson wear 7?
7 was already taken by veteran infielder Gordon Beckham. With Beckham not returning to the Braves, Swanson’s preferred jersey number was available again. He’s worn No. 7 since his freshman year at Vanderbilt University.
What is above Dansby Swanson’s left eye?
Atlanta Braves: Why Dansby Swanson has stitches above his eye. While many people suggested it came from a head-first slide into third base earlier in the series, it actually came from a batting helmet that bounced up off the ground during the Braves’ celebration of outfielder Eddie Rosario’s walk-off in Game 2.
Did Dansby Swanson graduate from Vanderbilt?
The Colorado Rockies selected him out of high school in the 38th round of the 2012 MLB Draft, but Swanson opted not to sign, instead playing college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores….
| Dansby Swanson | |
|---|---|
| Batting average | .248 |
| Home runs | 79 |
| Runs batted in | 325 |
| Teams |
How much does Max Fried make a year?
$583,500
2020-2020
| Contract: | 1 yr(s) / $583,500 |
|---|---|
| Signing Bonus | – |
| Average Salary | $583,500 |
| Free Agent: | 2025 / UFA |
Who is Dansby Swanson’s wife?
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson and USWNT soccer player Mallory Pugh announce their engagement.
Did Swanson get stitches?
Diamondbacks’ No. 1 overall pick Dansby Swanson suffers concussion, gets 14 stitches after beaning – MLB | NBC Sports.
Why does Swanson have stitches in his eyebrow?
Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson has four stitches above his left eye after being cut by a flying helmet during the NLCS Game 2 postgame celebration. A helmet hit him directly — on the brow and fortunately not an inch lower.
Where did Dansby Swanson go to college?
Vanderbilt University
Marietta High School
Dansby Swanson/Education
How did Dansby and Mallory meet?
The couple met through Swanson’s former teammate and Milwaukee Brewers infielder Jace Peterson. Peterson is married to Pugh’s sister Brianna. Swanson told Sporting News in 2019 that meeting Pugh changed his life. “When we met was after the worst year of my life, and that completely did a 180,” Swanson said.
Where did Dansby Swanson’s name come from?
The Marietta, Ga., native was born James Dansby Swanson (Dansby is his mother’s maiden name). In a clever bit of wordplay, his Vandy teammates call him “Dans.” OK, maybe not so clever. By the way, there has never been a major league player with the first, middle or last name Dansby.
